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Dr.  GUSTAV  GOTTHEIL 

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ORDER  OF  HYMNS. 


WORSHIP. 


Constant  Praise -  i 

The  Jews*  Prayer 2 

The  One  God 3 

Prayer           4 

Prayer  for  All  Men 5 

Aspiration 6 

Not  What  I  Would,  but  What  I  Can      -         -  7 

Praise  Ye  the  Lord 8 

Holy  Ground 9 

Let  Enter  the  King  of  Glory          _         _         .  10 

The  Offering 11  ■ 

God  is  in  His  Holy  Temple            -         -         -  12 

The  House  of  God 13 

Now  Thank  We  All  Our  God         -         -         -  14 

Nature's  Worship 15 

Bless  Ye  the  Lord i6 

Yearning  for  God           -         -         -         -         -  17 

Hymn  of  the  City 18 


111 


IV  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Unfailing  Mercies  _         -         -         _         -       19 

Life-long  Praise    -.-.._       20 
God  Is  Not  Far  from  Us       -         -         -         -     164 

In  the  Night 166,  167 

Prayer  Accepted 180 


II. 


GOD. 


As  Pants  the  Hart 21 

Finding  God 22 

The  Thought  of  God 23 

God  in  Nature 24 

For  Direction 25 

God  our  Father 26 

Be  Still  to  God 27 

Rejoice  with  Trembling         -         .         .         -  28 

Hear  Our  Prayers 29 

God  Our  Strength 30 

Looking  unto  God         .         .         _         .         .  ^i 

Joy  after  Sorrow  -         -         -         .     .    _         -  32 

God's  Counsel  Unsearchable         -         -         -  33 

Father,  to  Thee  We  Look     -         -         -         -  34 

Prayer  in  Grief     -  ' 35 

None  Is  Like  God ^e 

Thou  Shalt  Love  the  Lord  Thy  God     -         -  37 

God's  Omniscience        -         -         _         _         .  ^8 

Our  Guiding  Star 39 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  V 

The  Path  of  Salvation  -----  40 

God  Is  Our  Refuge 41 

Prayer  of  the  Lowly 42 

Our  Guardian  Slumbers  Not         .         .         _  43 

Walk  before  God 44 

The  Honorer 45 

The  Best  Reward           -         -         -         _         _  46 

The  God  of  Gladness 47 

Living  Altars        -..-_.  48 

God  with  Us         .--.._  49 

For  Light  and  Love 50 

All  as  God  Wills 51 

Relief  in  Sorrow  -         -         -         -         -         -  52 

God  Our  Guide 163 

Give  Thanks  to  God 165 

The  Sovereign  Power    -         -         -         -         -  168 

The  Divine  Love  Unchangeable  -         -         -  169 

Subjection  to  God 172 


III. 


MAN. 


The  Mystery  of  Man 53 

God  with  Man  ...-_-  54 
Desire  for  Divine  Wisdom  -  ...  55 
Admonition  ..._..       56 

Remember  -  -  -  -  -  .  -57 
In  the  Time  of  Old  Age        ....       58 


IV. 

ISRAEL. 


59 


VI  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

As  the  Grass         .         .         _         _         _ 

The  Righteous  Man      -         -         -         -         -  60 

The  Happiness  of  Peace        -         -         -         -  61 

Waiting -  62 

Haste  Not  !     Rest  Not  !        -         -         .         -  63 

Psalm  of  Life 64 

The  Reformer 6^ 

Not  Cast  Away     -         -         -         .       '  .         .66 

The  Law  of  Love 67 

Thy  Neighbor 68 

Call  to  Work 69 

Moral  Freedom 

The  Voice  of  Conscience       -         -         _ 

The  Inward  Heaven      -         .         .         . 

Speak  Gently         "■■---  73 

The  Day  of  Small  Things     -         .         _         .  74 

Judge  Not 75 

Universal  Love 76 

Charity  -         -         -         -         -         -         .77 

What  Is  Man  ? 170 


70 

71 

72 


The  Preservation  of  Israel  -  -  ,  _  78 
Israel's  Calling  ...,_.  ^^ 
The  Law  of  God  -         -         ,         ,.  80,  81 

Trust  in  the  Power  of  God  -  -  -  -  82 
The  Word  of  God         -         -        -        .        .       2>2, 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  Vll 

After  Reading  the  Scriptures         -         -         -  84 

The  True  Priest 85 

The  Death  of  Moses 86 

The  House  of  God        -         -         -         -         87,  88 

Sabbath  Rest 89 

The  Sabbath-Day 90 

The  Day  of  Rest 91 

The  Sabbath 92 

Passover       - 93 

Through  Night  to  Light        -         .         _         -  94 

The  Hope  of  Nations 95 

The  Praise  of  the  Free           .         .         _         .  96 

The  Growing  Day 97 

True  Freedom 98 

The  Pilgrim  Fathers 99 

Independence  Day 100 

Our  Country 10 1 

Spring  Songs 102 

Confirmation  of  Children      -         .         -      103,  104 

The  Daily  Sacrifice 105 

Rosh-Hashanah  (New  Year)  : 

I.     Resolve 106 

11.     The  Two  Voices       -         .         .         -  107 

in.     Our  Refuge 108 

The  Resolve 109 

For  Yom  Kippoor  (Day  of  Atonement)          -  no 
The  Way  to  Peace         -         -         -         -         -in 

Forgive  Us  -         -         -         -         -         -         -  112 

The  Memorial  of  the  Dead   -         -         -         -  113 


VI 11  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Soul,  Why  Art  Thou  Troubled  So  ?  -         -     114 

In  Peace  with  All          -         -         -  -         -     115 

Harvest         -         -         -         -         -  -         -116 

Thanksgiving  Hymn     -         -         -  -         -     117 

Chanukah     -         -         -         -         -  118,  119,  120 

Dedication  of  the  House  of  God   -  -         -     121 

In  the  House  of  God     -         -         -  ■-         -     122 

Self-Dedication 175 


FOR    VARIOUS     OCCASIONS. 

The  Manna  of  To-Day           -         -         -         -  123 

Morning -         -  124 

To-Day         -         -         -         -         -         ■.         -  125 
Morning  Thought          -         -         -         -         -126 

The  One  Prayer -  127 

Awake,  My  Soul 128 

Morning  Invocation      -         -         -         -         -  129 

Morning  Praise     ------  130 

The  Parting  Day  -         -         -         -         ,         -  131 

Evening  Sacrifice           -----  132 

Good-Night 133 

Evening  Prayer 134 

Evening  Hymn     -         -         -         -         -         -i35 

Evening 136 

Prayer  for  the  Night     -----  137 

In  the  Night 138 

A  Colloquy  with  God    -         -         -         -         -  139 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  IX 

Motherhood          -         -         -         -         -         -  140 

Dedication  of  a  Child 141 

Joy  in  God's  Works 142 

The  Opening  Year 143 

The  Angel  of  Patience           .         -         -         .  144 

The  Song  of  Trust 145 

Invocation    -------  146 

The  Worth  of  Suffering         -         -         -         -  147 

For  Spiritual  Strength 148 

*'  It  Might  Have  Been  "         -         -         -         -  149 

Who  Is  the  Angel  That  Cometh  ?  -         -         -  150 

Meditation  on  Death 151 

It  Singeth  Low  in  Every  Heart     -         -         -  152 

Sowing  and  Reaping 153 

In  Unity  with  God  and  Man          -         -         -  154 

Weep  No  More     -.,-.-  155 

At  the  Portal  of  the  Grave    -         -         -         -  156 

Funeral  Hymn 157 

Faith  and  Hope 158 

Abide  in  Me          -         -         -         -         -         -  159 

Before  Parting      -         -         -         -       160,  161,  162 

In  Spring      -         -         -         -         -         -         -  171 

The  Peace  of  God         ,         .         -         _         .  173 

The  Daily  Mercies  of  God    -         -         -         -  174 

Light  for  All 176 

The  Hallowed  Day 177 

Sabbath  Prayer 178 

The  Memory  of  the  Righteous      -         -         -  179 

Ultimate  Truth     - i8i 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

ORDER  OF  ANTHEMS. 


I  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  mountains         -  i 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me      -         -  2 

Behold,  now  praise  the  Lord        .         _         .  ^ 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  my  eyes  4 

Who  is  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?  -  5 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation         -  6 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  answer  me,  7 

0  God  of  Hosts,  the  mighty  Lord        -         -  8 
Ye  shall  dwell   in   the   land   that    I    gave   to 

your  fathers 9 

Give  ear  unto  me,  Lord,  I  beseech  Thee      -  10 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee     -  n 

Unto  Thee  will  I  lift  up  mine  eyes       -         -  12 

1  will   extol  Thee,  O    Lord,  for   Thou    hast 

raised  me  up 13 

I  wait   for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait   for 

the  Lord 14 

Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye,  my  people      .         -  j^ 

Why  sayest  Thou,  O  Jacob  ?        -         -         -  16 

And  in  that  day  thou  shalt  say  :           -         -  17 

Glory  ye  in  His  holy  name           -         -         -  18 

I  will  hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  speaketh     -  19 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is      -  20 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-brooks  -  21 

In  Thee,  O  God,  do  I  put  my  trust    -         -  22 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  23 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works !        -  24 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  XI 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  song          -  25 

Thou,  in  Thy  mercy,  hast  led  forth  Thy  people,  26 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  :  The  heaven  is  My  throne,  27 

A  voice  is  heard  upon  the  barren  heights     -  28 

If  thou  wilt  return,  O  Israel         .         _         .  29 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord   -         -         .  ^o 

For  the  mountain  shall  depart      -         -         -  31 

Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul     -  32 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous     -         -  2iZ 

Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  greatness  -         -         -  34 

I  will  declare  Thy  name  unto  my  brethren  -  35 

Great  is  the  Lord  and  greatly  to  be  praised,  ^i^ 

O  be  joyful,  sing  and  rejoice  before  the  Lord,  37 

Incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  O  Lord          -         -  t^Z 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found    -  39 

O  Lord,  most  merciful,  we  adore  Thee         -  40 

The  heavens  are  telling  the  glory  of  God     -  41 

Here  as  the  night  is  falling           .         .         _  42 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS 

ADAPTED    FOR 

JEWISH    WORSHIP. 


1  CONSTANT  PRAISE. 

Early  will  I  seek  Thee, 
God,  my  refuge  strong  ; 
Late  prepare  to  meet  Thee 
With  my  evening  song. 
Though  I  to  Thy  greatness 
But  with  trembling  soar, 
Since  my  inmost  thinking 
Lies  Thine  eyes  before. 

What  this  frail  heart  dreameth 
And  my  tongue's  poor  speech- 
Can  that  even  distant 
To  Thy  greatness  reach  ? 
Yet,  as  great  in  mercy. 
Thou  wilt  not  despise 
Praises  which  till  death's  hour 
From  my  soul  shall  rise. 


2  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

2  THE  JEWS'  PRAYER. 

In  whatso'er  my  people  sinned,  I  '11  share 

Most  willingly  the  burden  that  they  bear, 

And  raise  my  arms  in  prayer  to  none  but  Thee, 

Who  else  would  be  so  merciful  to  me  ? 

Yea,  e'en  though  for  my  faith  I  suffer  death, 

To  serve  Thee  I  '11  not  cease  while  I  draw  breath. 

0  give  me  strength  to  hold  to  Thee  for  aye  ! 
To  let  me  touch  Thy  garment's  hem,  I  pray  ; 
And  though  Thy  dreaded  judgments  may  draw  near, 
Submissive  to  Thy  will,  I  have  no  fear. 

1  '11  keep  Thy  covenant  unbroken.  Lord, 
Most  dear  and  precious  is  to  me  Thy  word. 

Thou  who  so  high  hast  raised  me  by  Thy  love. 
My  eyes  look  upward  to  Thy  realms  above  ; 
Thou  art  my  strength,  on  Thee  will  I  rely. 
And  serve  Thee  till  the  moment  that  I  die  ; 
Thy  service  I  have  made  my  chosen  part. 
O  God  !  instil  Thy  grace  into  my  heart. 


THE    ONE   GOD. 

One  God  !    One  Lord  !    One  mighty  King  ! 
In  unity  will  Judah  sing  ; 
Transmitting  e'er  from  sire  to  son, 
The  truth  that  God  is  only  One. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Thou  Sovereign  of  the  Universe, 
Through  ages,  'mid  all  sects  diverse, 
The  Hebrew  child  is  taught  to  praise, 
To  lisp  Thy  name  and  learn  Thy  ways. 

To  Thee  alone,  when  life  recedes, 
The  dying  Israelite  still  pleads  ; 
In  one  redeeming  God  and  guide 
His  fleeting  spirit  doth  confide. 


PRAYER. 

Pray  when  the  morn  unveileth 

Her  glories  to  thine  eyes  ; 
Pray  when  the  sunlight  faileth, 

And  stars  usurp  the  sky  ; 
Far  from  thy  bosom  flinging 

Each  worldly  thought  impure, 
The  praise  of  God  be  singing, 

Mortal,  for  evermore. 

Pray  for  the  friend  whose  kindness 

Ne'er  failed  in  word  or  deed  ; 
Pray  for  the  foe  whose  blindness 

Hath  caused  thy  heart  to  bleed. 
A  blessing  for  thy  neighbor 

Ask  thou  of  God  above  ; 
And  on  thy  hallowed  labor 

Shall  fall  His  smile  of  love. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Beside  the  stranger's  altar, 

Or  at  thy  proper  shrine, 
Let  not  thy  accents  falter 

In  uttering  truths  divine. 
But  e'en  when  life  is  waning. 

Thy  faith  with  zeal  declare  ; 
One  God  alone  is  reigning 

Whose  worship  none  may  share. 


5  PRAYER  FOR  ALL  MEN. 

Pray  thou  for  all  who  living  tread 

Upon  this  earth  of  graves  ; 
For  all  whose  weary  pathway  leads 

Among  the  winds  and  waves  ; 
For  those  who  madly  take  delight 
In  pomp  of  silken  mantle 

Or  other  vain  display  ; 
For  those  who,  laboring,  suffer  still. 
Coming  or  going,  doing  ill. 

Or  on  their  heavenward  way. 

O  pray  for  all  the  poor  besides  : 

The  prisoner  in  his  cell  ; 
And  those  who  in  the  city  wide 

With  crime  and  misery  dwell. 
For  the  wise  sage  who  thinks  and  dreams  ; 
For  him  who  impiously  blasphemes 

Religion's  holy  law. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  5 

Pray  thou — for  prayer  is  infinite, 
Thy  faith  may  give  the  scorner  light, 
Thy  prayer  forgiveness  draw. 

6  ASPIRATION. 

One  and  universal  Father  ! 

Here  in  reverent  thought  we  gather 

Seeking  light  in  honoring  Thee  ; 
Free  our  souls  from  error's  fetter  ; 
Make  us  wiser,  make  us  better  ; 

Be  our  guide,  our  guardian  be  ! 

To  the  paths  of  life  to  win  us, 
Thou,  O  God  !  didst  plant  within  us 

Aspirations  high  and  bright  ; 
Bring  us  to  Thy  presence  nearer. 
Let  us  see  Thy  glories  clearer. 

Till  all  mists  shall  melt  in  light. 

7  NOT  WHAT  I  WOULD,  BUT  WHAT  I  CAN. 

Lord  !  who  art  merciful  as  well  as  just. 
Incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  a  child  of  dust  ! 

Not  what  I  would,  O  Lord,  I  offer  Thee, 
Alas  !  but  what  I  can. 
Father  Almighty,  v/ho  hast  made  me  man. 
And  bade  me  look  to  heaven,  for  Thou  art  there, 

Accept  my  sacrifice  and  humble  prayer. 


O  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS, 

Four  things  which  are  not  in  Thy  treasury, 
I  lay  before  Thee,  Lord,  with  this  petition  : 

My  nothingness,  my  wants. 

My  sins,  and  my  contrition. 

8  PRAISE  YE  THE  LORD. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  for  it  is  good 
His  mighty  acts  to  magnify  ; 

And  make  those  mercies  understood 
His  hand  delights  to  multiply — 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

Break  forth,  O  Israel  !  into  song. 
Let  hymns  ascend  to  heaven's  vault. 

No  sweeter  task  hath  mortal  tongue, 
Than  its  Creator  to  exalt. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  \ 

9  HOLY  GROUND. 

Be  still !  be  still  !  for  all  around, 
On  either  hand  is  holy  ground  : 
Here  in  His  house,  the  Lord  to-day 
Will  listen  while  His  people  pray. 

Thou  tossed  upon  the  waves  of  care. 
Ready  to  sink  with  deep  despair, 
Here  ask  relief  with  heart  sincere, 
And  thou  shalt  find  that  God  is  here. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Thou  who  hast  dear  ones  far  away, 
In  foreign  lands,  'mid  ocean's  spray, 
Pray  for  them  now,  and  dry  the  tear, 
And  trust  the  God  who  Hstens  here. 

Thou  who  art  mourning  o'er  thy  sin. 
Deploring  guilt  that  reigns  within. 
The  God  of  peace  is  ever  near  ; 
The  troubled  spirit  meets  Him  here. 


10     LET    ENTER    THE  KING  OF  GLORY. 

(Psalm  xxiv  :   7-10.) 

O  blest  the  souls,  forever  blest. 
Where  God  as  sovereign  is  confest ! 
O  happy  hearts,  the  blessed  homes 
To  which  the  Lord  in  glory  comes. 

Fling  wide  the  portals,  O  my  heart ! 
Be  thou  a  temple  set  apart ; 
So  shall  thy  Sovereign  enter  in. 
And  new  and  nobler  life  begin. 

Deliverer,  come  !  we  open  wide 

Our  hearts  to  Thee  ;  here,  Lord,  abide  ! 

Let  all  Thy  blessed  reverence  feel  ; 

O  Soul  of  souls.  Thyself  reveal. 


b  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

II  THE    OFFERING. 

Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring 
At  Thine  altars  when  we  bow  ? 
Hearts,  the  pure,  unsullied  spring 
Whence  the  kind  affections  flow  ; 
Soft  compassion's  feeling  soul, 
By  the  melting  eye  expressed  ; 
Sympathy,  at  whose  control 
Sorrow  leaves  the  wounded  breast  ; 

Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind. 
Bind  the  wounded,  feed  the  poor  ; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind  ; 
Charity,  with  liberal  store. 
Teach  us,  O  Thou  heavenly  King, 
Thus  to  show  our  grateful  mind, 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring, 
Love  to  Thee,  and  all  mankind. 


12      GOD   IS   IN   HIS   HOLY   TEMPLE. 

(Psalm  xi :  4.) 

God  is  in  His  holy  temple, 

Earthly  thoughts  be  silent  now. 

While  v/ith   reverence  we   assemble, 
And  before  His  presence  bow. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

He  is  with  us,  now  and  ever, 
When  we  call  upon  His  name, 

Aiding  every  good  endeavor, 
Guiding  every  upward  aim. 

God  is  in  His  holy  temple. 

In  the  pure  and  holy  mind  ; 
In  the  reverent  heart  and  simple  ; 

In  the  soul  from  sense  refined. 
Then  let  every  low  emotion 

Banished  far  and  silent  be, 
And  our  souls,  in  pure  devotion. 

Lord,  be  temples  worthy  Thee. 

13  THE  HOUSE  OF  GOD. 

How  goodly  is  Thy  house,  O  Lord ! 

Within  its  courts  we  turn  to  Thee, 
Who  is  by  Israel  ador'd 

As  God  to  all  eternity. 

Hither  we  come  to  praise  Thy  name. 
Humbly  to  seek  Thy  gracious  face  ; 

Thy  truth  and  greatness  to  proclaim 
In  this.  Thy  holy  dwelling-place. 

Accord  us,  then,  Thy  tender  love  ; 

Unto  our  pray'rful  words  give  ear  ; 
Grant  them  acceptance  from  above. 

And  to  our  plaint  be  ever  near. 


lO  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

14  NOW  THANK  WE  ALL  OUR  GOD. 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 

With  hearts  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  has  done, 

In  whom  this  world  rejoices  ; 
Who,  from  our  mothers'  arms 

Has  blessed  us  on  our  way     - 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts. 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us  ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace. 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

15  NATURE'S  WORSHIP, 

The  harp  at  nature's  advent  strung 
Has  never  ceased  to  play  ; 

The  song  the  stars  of  morning  sung 
Has  never  died  away. 

The  green  earth  sends  her  incense  up 
From  many  a  mountain  shrine  ; 

From  folded  leaf  and  dewy  cup 
She  pours  her  sacred  wine. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  II 


The  blue  sky  is  the  temple's  arch, 
Its  transept,  earth  and  air  ; 

The  music  of  its  starry  march, 
The  chorus  of  a  prayer. 


So  nature  keeps  the  reverent  frame 
With  which  her  years  began, 

And  all  her  signs  and  voices  shame 
The  prayerless  heart  of  man. 


16  BLESS  YE  THE  LORD. 

Angels  holy. 

High  and  lowly 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lord  ! 
Earth  and  sky,  all  living  nature, 
Man,  the  stamp  of  thy  Creator, 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God,  the  Lord. 


Sun  and  moon,  bright, 

Night  and  noon  light. 
Starry  temples  azure-floored. 
Cloud  and  rain,  and  wild  wind's  madness. 
Breeze  that  floats  with  genial  gladness. 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God,  the  Lord. 


12  hymns  and  anthems. 

One  Voice. 
Ocean  hoary 
Tell  His  glory ! 
Rock  and  highland, 
Wood  and  island, 
Rolling  river, 
Praise  Him  ever 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God,  the  Lord  ! 

All. 

Bond  and  freeman. 

Land  and  seaman, 
Earth  with  peoples  widely  stored, 
Wanderer  lone  o'er  prairies  ample, 
Full-voiced  choir  in  costly  temple. 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God,  the  Lord  ! 

Praise  Him  ever, 

Bounteous  Giver, 
Praise  Him,  Father,  Friend,  and  Lord  ! 
Each  glad  soul  its  free  course  winging. 
Each  blithe  voice  its  free  song  singing- 
Praise  the  great  and  mighty  Lord  ! 

17  YEARNING  FOR  GOD. 

(Psalm  Ixxxiv.) 

How  lovely  are  Thy  dwellings  fair 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  how  dear 
The  pleasant  tabernacles  are 

Where  Thou  dost  dwell  so  near. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1^ 

My  soul  doth  long,  yea,  even  faint 

Thy  courts,  O  Lord,  to  see  ; 
My  heart  and  flesh  are  crying  out, 

O  living  God,  for  Thee. 

Behold,  the  sparrow  findeth  out 

A  house  wherein  to  rest  ; 
The  swallow  also  for  herself 

Hath  found  a  peaceful  nest. 

Blest  all  who  dwell  within  Thy  house, 

They  ever  give  Thee  praise  ; 
And  blest  the  man  whose  strength  Thou  art. 

In  whose  heart  are  Thy  ways. 


18  HYMN  OF  THE  CITY. 

Not  in  the  solitude 
Alone  may  man  commune  with  heaven,  or  see 

Only  in  savage  wood 
And  sunny  vale  the  present  Deity  ; 

Or  only  hear  His  voice 
Where  the  winds  whisper  and  the  waves  rejoice. 

Even  here  do  I  behold 
Thy  steps,  Almighty  ! — here  amidst  the  crowd, 

Through  the  great  city  rolled 
With  everlasting  murmur  deep  and  loud. 

Choking  the  ways  that  wind 
'Mongst  the  proud  piles,  the  work  of  human  kind, 


14  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Thy  spirit  is  around, 
Quickening  the  restless  mass  that  sweeps  along  ; 

And  this  eternal  sound — 
Voices  and  footfalls  of  the  numberless  throng, — 

Like  the  resounding  sea, 
Or  like  the  rainy  tempest,  speaks  of  Thee. 

And  when  the  hours  of  rest 
Come,  like  a  calm  upon  the  mid-sea  brine, 

Hushing  its  billowy  breast. 
The  quiet  of  that  moment,  too,  is  Thine ; 

It  breathes  of  Him  who  keeps 
The  vast  and  helpless  city  while  it  sleeps. 


19  UNFAILING  MERCIES. 

Evening  and  morning. 

Sunset  and  dawning. 

Wealth,  peace,  and  gladness, 

Comfort  and  sadness  ; 
These  are  Thy  works,  all  the  glory  be  Thine. 

Times  without  number, 

Awake  or  in  slumber. 

Thine  eye  observes  us  ; 

From  danger  preserve  us 
Causing  Thy  mercy  upon  us  to  shine. 

Father,  O  hear  me  ! 

Pardon  and  spare  me  ! 

Quench  all  my  terrors, 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 5 

Blot  out  my  errors, 
That  by  Thine  eyes  they  may  no  more  be  scanned. 

Order  my  goings, 

Direct  my  doings  ; 

As  it  may  please  Thee  ; 

Retain  or  release  me — 
All  I  commit  to  Thy  fatherly  hand. 

20  LIFE-LONG  PRAISE. 

In  God,  the  holy,  wise,  and  just, 
From  childhood's  tender  years. 

Have  I  reposed,  with  perfect  trust, 
My  changing  hopes  and  fears. 

From  every  page  that  time  has  turned, 

Since  that  bright  season  fled, 
Some  useful  lessons  have  I  learned, 

Some  striking  moral  read. 

The  prize,  ambition  keenly  sought, 

A  worthless  bubble  proved  ; 
The  v/eb  of  gold,  by  av'rice  wrought, 

A  mighty  hand  removed. 

Oh,  should  my  term  of  life  exceed, 

Frail  man's  allotted  days. 
Until  the  last  my  prayer  would  plead 

For  strength  to  praise  my  God  ! 


l6  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

21  AS  PANTS  THE  HART. 

(Psalm  xlii.) 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 

AVhen  heated  in  the  chase 
So  longs  my  soul  for  Thee,  O  God  ! 

And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 

For  Thee,  My  God,  the  living  God, 
My  thirsting  soul  doth  pine  ; 

O  when  shall  I  behold  Thy  face. 
Thy  majesty  divine  ? 

Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Trust  God  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 

To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Hope  still  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  Him  who  is  thy  Lord, 

Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 


22  FINDING  GOD. 

Three  things  there  are  that  to  my  eyes 
Proclaim  Thy  name  in  certain  wise, 
I  see  Thee  there  in  various  guise. 


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I  find  Thee  in  the  heaven  blue 

That  round  the  earth — Thy  witness  true — 

Doth  wind  about,  for  all  to  view. 

The  earth  itself,  my  dwelling-place, 
Calls  on  my  spirit,  in  its  face 
Thee,  mighty  Master,  there  to  trace. 

And  thou,  my  soul,  praise  joyously 
Thy  God,  whom,  while  beholding  thee, 
I  clearly  there  revealed  see. 


23  THE  THOUGHT  OF  GOD. 

(Psalm  Ixxiv :  25.) 

One  thought  I  have,  my  ample  creed, 

So  deep  it  is  and  broad, 
And  equal  to  my  every  need — 

It  is  the  thought  of  God. 

Each  morn  unfolds  some  fresh  surprise  ; 

I  feast  at  life's  full  board  ; 
And  rising  in  my  inner  skies 

Shines  forth  the  thought  of  God. 

At  night  my  gladness  is  my  prayer  ; 

I  drop  my  daily  load. 
And  every  care  is  pillowed  there 

Upon  the  thought  of  God. 


1 8  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

I  ask  not  far  before  to  see, 
But  take  in  trust  my  road  ; 

Life,  death,  and  immortality, 
Are  in  my  thought  of  God. 

To  this  their  secret  strength  they  owed 
The  martyr's  path  who  trod  ; 

The  fountain  of  their  patience  flowed 
From  out  their  thought  of  God. 

Be  still  the  light  upon  my  way, 

My  pilgrim  staff  and  rod, 
My  rest  by  night,  my  strength  by  day, 

O  blessed  thought  of  God. 

24  GOD  IN  NATURE. 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high. 

With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 

The  great  Original  proclaim. 

Th*  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 

Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 

And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  mighty  to  the  listening  earth 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 9 

Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  ; 

While  all  the  stars  that  'round  her  burn, 

And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 

Confirm  the  tidings,  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  'round  this  dark,  terrestrial  ball  ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice. 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice  ; 
Forever  singing  as  they  shine, 
"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 


25  FOR  DIRECTION. 

Lord  of  might  and  Lord  of  glory, 
Humbly  do  I  bow  before  Thee  ; 
With  my  whole  heart  I  adore  Thee, 

Great  Lord  ! 
Listen  to  my  cry,  O  Lord  ! 

Passions  proud  and  fierce  have  ruled  me, 
Fancies  light  and  vain  have  fooled  me. 
But  Thy  training  stern  hath  schooled  me  ; 

Now,  Lord, 
Take  me  for  Thy  child,  O  Lord  ! 


20  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Groping  dim  and  bending  lowly, 
Mortal  vision  catcheth  slowly 
Glimpses  of  the  pure  and  holy  ; 

Now,  Lord, 
Open  Thou  mine  eyes,  O  Lord  ! 

In  the  deed  that  no  man  knoweth, 
Where  no  praiseful  trumpet  bloweth, 
Where  he  may  not  reap  who  sbweth, 

There,  Lord, 
Let  my  heart  serve  Thee,  O  Lord. 

In  the  work  that  no  gold  payeth, 
Where  he  speedeth  best  who  prayeth, 
Doeth  most  who  little  sayeth. 

There,  Lord, 
Let  me  work  Thy  will,  O  Lord  ! 


26  GOD  OUR  FATHER. 

Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour. 
When  worldly  pleasures  lose  their  power  ? 
My  Father  !  let  me  turn  to  Thee, 
And  set  each  thought  of  darkness  free. 

Is  there  a  time  of  racking  grief 
Which  scorns  the  prospect  of  relief  ? 
My  Father  !  break  the  cheerless  gloom, 
And  bid  my  heart  its  calm  resume. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  21 

Is  there  an  hour  of  peace  and  joy, 
When  hope  is  all  my  soul's  employ  ? 
My  Father  !  still  my  hope  will  roam, 
Until  they  rest  with  Thee,  their  home. 

The  noontide  blaze,  the  midnight  scene, 
The  dawn  or  twilight's  sweet  serene. 
The  glow  of  health,  the  dying  hour, 
Shall  own  my  Father's  grace  and  power. 


27  BE   STILL   TO  GOD. 

Oh,  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still 
While  darkness  veils  this  mortal  eye. 

And  wait  Thy  wise  and  holy  will. 
Though  wrapt  in  fears  and  mystery ! 

I  cannot,  Lord,  Thy  purpose  see, 

Yet  all  is  well  since  ruled  by  Thee. 


So,  trusting  in  Thy  love,  I  tread 

The  narrow  path  of  duty  on. 
What  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled  ; 

What  though  some  flattering  dreams  are  gone  ; 
Yet  purer,  nobler  joys  remain, 
And  peace  is  won  through  conquered  pain. 


2  2  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

28  REJOICE  WITH    TREMBLING. 

Rejoice  with  trembling  ;  yet  rejoice  ; 
For  in  the  stillness  of  the  soul 
A  voice  is  audible,  a  voice 
No  will  can  silence  or  control  ; 
And  this  the  language  mortals  hear  : 
Tears  have  their  joy,  and  joys  their  tear. 

Rejoice  with  trembling  ;  every  good 

Has  shadows  darkening  ;  every  grief 

Has  bliss  for  its  vicissitude, 

Toil,  rest,  affliction,  and  relief. 

The  cheering  sound,  the  chastening  rod. 

But  over  all  the  hand  of  God. 

29  HEAR   OUR   PRAYERS. 

(chant.) 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! 

Thou  who  art  pity  where  sorrow  prevaileth  ; 
Thou  who  art  safety  when  mortal  help  faileth, 
Strength  to  the  feeble,  and  hope  to  despair  : 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! 

Wandering  alone  in  the  land  of  the  stranger, 
Be  with  all  travellers  in  sickness  and  danger ; 
Guard  Thou  their  path,  guide  their  feet  from 
the  snare  : 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  23 

Hear  Thou  the  poor  that  cry  ! 

Help  us  to  help  them  and  lighten  their  sorrow  ; 

Grant  them  the  sunshine  of  hope  for  the  morrow  ; 

They  are  Thy  children  ;  their  trust  is  on  high  : 
Hear  Thou  the  poor  that  cry  ! 

Dry  Thou  the  mourner's  tear ! 

Bind  up  the  wounds  of  time-hallowed  affection  ; 

Grant  to  the  widow  and  orphan  protection  ; 

Be  in  their  trouble  a  friend  ever  near  : 
Dry  Thou  the  mourner's  tear  ! 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! 

Long  hath  Thy  goodness  our  footsteps  attended  ; 
Be  with  the  pilgrim  whose  journey  is  ended, 
When  at  Thy  summons  for  death  we  prepare  : 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! 


30  GOD   OUR   STRENGTH. 

(Isaiah  xl :    28-31.) 

Have  ye  not  seen  ?  have  ye  not  heard  ? 
And  has  it  not  been  told  to  you 
From  the  beginning  that  the  Lord 
Will  strengthen,  will  uphold  you  ? 
If,  struggling  through  life's  weary  race. 
You  keep  His  law,  and  seek  His  face. 


24  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Yes  !  ye  have  heard,  and  ye  have  seen  : 
The  Wise,  the  Great,  the  Holy, 
Will  ever  be  what  He  hath  been, 
The  refuge  of  the  lowly  ; 
Who,  from  the  depth  of  prayer's  recess, 
Seek  strength  from  His  alraightiness. 

Was  it  not  told  you  from  the  first 
He  faints  not,  tires  not  ever  ? 
He  still  is  merciful  as  erst  ; 
His  goodness  waneth  never. 
Then  trust  to  Him  in  all  your  way  ; 
He  knows  not  darkness  nor  decay. 


31  LOOKING   UNTO  GOD. 

(Psalm  XXX  :  12,  13.)' 

I  look  to  Thee  in  every  need, 
And  never  look  in  vain  ; 

I  feel  Thy  touch,  Eternal  Love, 
And  all  is  well  again  ; 

The  thought  of  Thee  is  mightier  far 

Than  sin  and  pain  and  sorrow  are. 

Discouraged  in  the  work  of  life. 

Disheartened  by  its  load. 
Shamed  by  its  failures  or  its  fears, 


HYMNS    A  YD    ANTHEMS.  25 

I  sink  beside  the  road  ; 
But  let  me  only  think  of  Thee, 
And  then  new  heart  springs  up  in  me. 

Thy  calmness  bends  serene  above, 

My  restlessness  to  still  ; 
Around  me  flov/s  Thy  quickening  life. 

To  nerve  my  faltering  will ; 
Thy  presence  fills  my  solitude  ; 
Thy  providence  turns  all  to  good. 

Embosomed  deep  in  Thy  dear  love  ; 

Held  in  Thy  law,  I  stand  ; 
Thy  hand  in  all  things  I  behold, 

And  all  things  in  Thy  hand  ; 
Thou  leadest  me  by  unsought  ways, 
And  turn'st  my  mourning  into  praise. 


32  JOY  AFTER  SORROW. 

Cometh  sunshine  after  rain  ; 

After  mourning,  joy  again  ; 

After  heavy  bitter  grief 

Dawneth  surely  sweet  relief  : 

And  my  soul  v/ho  from  her  height 
Sank  to  realms  of  woe  and  night, 
Wingeth  now  to  heaven  her  flight. 


26  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

None  was  ever  left  a  prey, 
None  was  ever  turned  away, 
Who  had  given  himself  to  God, 
And  on  Him  had  cast  his  load  : 
Who  in  God  his  hope  has  placed 
Shall  not  life  in  pain  outwaste. 
Fullest  joy  he  yet  shall  taste. 

Though  to-day  may  not  fulfil 
All  my  hopes,  have  patience  still  ; 
For,  perchance,  to-morrow's  sun 
Sees  thy  happier  days  begun  : 
As  God  willeth  march  the  hours, 
Bringing  joy  at  last  in  showers. 
When  whate'er  we  ask  is  ours. 

I  will  meet  distress  and  pain, 
I  will  greet  e'en  death's  dark  reign, 
I  will  lay  me  in  the  grave 
With  a  heart  still  strong  and  brave  : 
Whom  the  Strongest  doth  defend, 
Whom  the  Highest  counts  His  friend, 
Cannot  perish  in  the  end. 

33  GOD'S  COUNSEL  UNSEARCHABLE. 

Wait,  O  my  soul  !  thy  Maker's  will  ; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still  ; 
Nor  let  one  murmuring  thought  arise  : 
His  ways  are  just,  His  counsels  wise. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  27 

He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  the  work,  the  cause  conceals  ; 
And  though  His  footsteps  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  His  throne. 

In  heaven  and  earth,  in  air  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  wise  decrees  ; 
Know  this  alone  and  be  at  rest, — 
That  what  He  does  is  ever  best. 

Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait  ; 
With  reverence  bow  before  His  feet  ; 
Though  paths  of  pain  thou  oft  has  trod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 


34   FATHER  TO  THEE  WE  LOOK. 

(Psalm  XXX.) 

Father,  to  Thee  we  look  in  all  our  sorrow. 
Thou  art  the  fountain  whence  our  healing  flows, 
Dark  though  the  night,  joy  cometh  with  the  morrow  ; 
Safely  they  rest  who  on  Thy  love  repose. 

When  fond  hopes  fail  and  skies  are  dark  before  us. 
When  the  vain  cares  that  vex  our  lives  increase, — 
Comes  with  its  calm  the  thought  that  Thou  art 

o'er  us, 
And  we  grow  quiet,  folded  in  Thy  peace. 


28  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Naught  shall  affright  us,  on  Thy  goodness  leaning, 
Low  in  the  heart  faith  singeth  still  her  song  ; 
Chastened  by  pains  we  learn  life's  deeper  meaning, 
And  in  our  weakness  Thou  dost  make  us  strong. 

Patient,  O  heart,  though  heavy  be  thy  sorrows  ! 

Be  not  cast  down,  disquieted  in  vain  ; 

Yet  shalt  thou  praise  Him  when  these  darkened 

furrows, 
Where  now  He  plougheth,  wave  with  golden  grain. 


35  PRAYER  IN  GRIEF. 

To  Thee,  my  God,  whose  presence  fills 
The  earth,  the  seas,  and  skies. 

To  Thee,  whose  name,  whose  heart  is  love, 
With  all  my  powers  I  rise. 

Troubles  in  long  successions  roll, 

Wave  rushes  upon  wave  ; 
Pity,  O  pity  my  distress  ! 

Thy  child.  Thy  suppliant,  save  ! 

To  Thee,  my  God,  alone  I  look. 

On  Thee  alone  confide  ; 
Thou  never  hast  deceived  the  soul 

That  on  Thy  grace  relied. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  29 

Though  oft  Thy  ways  are  wrapped  in  clouds, 

Mysterious  and  unknown, 
Truth,  righteousness,  and  mercy  stand 

The  pillars  of  Thy  throne. 


35  NONE  IS  LIKE  GOD. 

Who  is  like  Thee,  O  Universal  Lord  ! 

Who  dare  Thy  praise  and  glory  share  ? 

Who  is  in  heaven,  Most  High,  like  Thee  adored  ? 

Who  can  on  earth  with  Thee  compare  ? 

Thou  art  the  One  true  God  alone. 

And  firmly  founded  is  Thy  throne. 

Thy  tender  love  embraces  all  mankind, 
As  children  all  by  Thee  are  blest  ; 
Repentant  sinners  with  Thee  mercy  find, 
Thy  hand  upholdeth  the  opprest ; 
All  worlds  attest  Thy  power  sublime, 
Thy  glory  shines  in  every  clime. 


37  THOU  SHALT  LOVE  THE  LORD  THY 
GOD. 

"  Thus  shalt  thou  love  the  Almighty  Lord 
With  all  thy  heart  and  soul  and  mind," 
So  speaks  to  men  that  sacred  word 
For  counsel  and  reproof  designed. 


3©  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

"  With  all  thy  heart  "  ;  each  idol  thing, 
To  God  must  all  the  sway  resign, 
Nor  o'er  thy  breast  a  shadow  fling, 
To  darken  that  pure  love  of  thine. 

"  With  all  thy  mind  "  ;  each  varied  power, 
Creative  fancy,  musings  high. 
And  thoughts  that  glance  behind,  before, — 
These  must  religion  sanctify. 

"  With  soul  and  strength  "  ;  thy  days  of  ease, 
While  vigor  nerves  each  youthful  limb. 
And  hope  and  joy,  and  health  and  peace, — 
All  must  be  freely  brought  to  Him. 

O  Power  supreme,  in  whom  we  move  ! 
Vouchsafe  Thy  servants,  in  their  day, 
The  mind  to  adore,  the  heart  to  love, 
And  strength  to  serve  Thee,  while  they  may. 


38  GOD'S  OMNISCIENCE. 

(Psalm  cxxxix.) 

Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through  ; 

Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view. 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 

My  heart,  my  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  3 1 

My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known, 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

Within  Thy  circling  power  I  stand  ; 

On  every  side  I  find  Thy  hand  ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great  ! 

What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 

Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast 

Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest. 
Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there  ! 


39  OUR   GUIDING  STAR. 

(Psalm  xxxvii:  3.) 

Courage,  brother,  do  not  stumble, 
Though  thy  path  be  dark  as  night ; 
There  is  a  star  to  guide  the  humble  : 
"  Trust  in  God  and  do  the  right. 


32  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Let  the  road  be  rough  and  dreary, 
And  its  end  far  out  of  eight, 
Foot  it  bravely  !  strong  or  weary, 

"  Trust  in  God  and  do  the  right." 

Perish  policy  and  cunning  ! 
Perish  all  that  fears  the  light ! 
Whether  losing,  v/hether  %vinning, 

"  Trust  in  God  and  do  the  right." 

Simple  rule  and  safest  guiding, 
Inv/ard  peace  and  inward  might, 
Star  upon  our  path  abiding, — 

"  Trust  in  God  and  do  the  right." 

Some  will  hate  thee,  some  will  love  thee, 
Some  will  flatter,  some  will  slight ; 
Cease  from  man  and  look  above  thee  : 
"  Trust  in  God  and  do  the  right." 

40        THE  PATH  OF  SALVATION. 

O  Lord,  my  God,  to  Thee  I  pray 

For  knowledge  and  for  light. 
That  from  Thy  path  I  may  not  stray, 

If  darkness  veils  my  sight. 
For  Thee  I  yearn,  I  fondly  yearn ; 
Be  Thou  my  guide  at  ev'ry  turn. 
So  that  my  v\-ill  be  strong  and  just, 
My  heart  imbued  v/ith  constant  trust. 


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O  shed  Thy  light  into  my  soul, 

That  I  may  understand, 
To  reach  salvation's  happy  goal, 

Directed  by  Thy  hand. 
Each  duty  be  my  fond  delight, 
My  courage  true,  to  do  the  right  ; 
In  weal  and  woe,  in  joy  and  pain, 
Let  hope  and  faith  my  heart  sustain. 


41  GOD  IS  OUR  REFUGE. 

God  is  my  strong  salvation, 

What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 

My  light,  my  help,  is  near  ; 
Though  hosts  encam^p  around  me, 

Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand  ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me 

With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

Place  on  the  Lord  reliance  ; 

My  soul  with  courage  wait  ; 
His  truth  be  thine  afiiance. 

When  faint  and  desolate  ; 
His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen. 

His  love  thy  joy  increase, 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen  ; 

The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 


34  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

42  PRAYER  OF  THE  LOWLY. 

From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit, 
Our  humble  prayer  ascends  :  O  Father,  hear  it, 
Upsoaring  on  the  wings  of  awe  and  meekness  ; 
Forgive  its  weakness  ! 

We  see  Thy  hand  :  it  leads  us,  it  supports  us  ; 
We  hear  Thy  voice  :  it  counsels  and  it  courts  us  ; 
And  then  we  turn  away  ;  and  still  Thy  kindness 
Forgives  our  blindness. 

Father  and  Helper  !  plant  within  each  bosom 
The  seeds  of  holiness,  and  bid  them  blossom 
In  fragrance,  and  in  beauty  bright  and  vernal. 
And  spring  eternal. 

Then  place  them  in  Thine  everlasting  gardens. 
Where  angels  walk,  and  seraphs  are  the  wardens  ; 
Where  every  flower,  escaped  through  death's  dark 
portal. 

Becomes  immortal. 


43    OUR  GUARDIAN  SLUMBERS  NOT. 

Lo,  our  Father's  tender  care 
Slumbers  not,  nor  sleepeth  ; 
Gracious  gifts  His  lavish  hand 
Daily  on  us  heapeth. 


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Though  the  skies  in  darkness  lower, 
Is  not  God  our  sheltering  tower  ? 

Tremble  not ! 
At  His  word  the  storm  is  still, 
Perils  vanish  at  His  will  ; 
And  His  love  ordains  our  lot, — 
Lo,  our  Guardian  slumbers  not. 

Lo,  our  Father's  gracious  love 
Slumbers  not,  nor  sleepeth  ; 
Trust  with  all  thy  heart  in  Him, 
Who  thy  portion  keepeth  ; 
Who  till  now  protection  granted, 
And  thy  fortune  wisely  planted. 

Fear  thou  not  ! 
God,  who  life  and  being  grants, 
Surely  knoweth  all  our  wants  ; 
And  His  love  ordains  our  lot, — 
Lo,  our  Guardian  slumbers  not. 


44  WALK  BEFORE  GOD. 

Father,  Thou  hast  taught  the  way 
We  should  walk  before  Thy  eyes  ; 

Grant  us  Thy  support,  we  pray. 
To  contend  for  virtue's  prize. 

Knowledge,  will,  and  deed,  O  Lord  ! 

With  Thy  precepts  may  accord. 


36  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

God  of  glory  and  of  love, 

We  devote  our  hearts  to  Thee  ; 

Mayest  Thou  our  v/ork  approve, 
And  our  guide  forever  be. 

Grant  that  wisdom,  virtue,  peace. 

Spread  and  blossom  and  increase. 


45  THE  HONORER. 

And  He  changeth  the  times  and  seasons  ; 
He  removeth  kings  and  setteth  up  kings. 

(Dan.  ii :  21.). 

Thou,  Sovereign,  Lord  of  all  ! 
Kingdoms  and  kings  Thou  makest  and  unmakest ; 
This  one  Thou  takest,  that  one  Thou  forsakest ; 

Alike  are  great  and  small ; 

Into  Thy  hands  they  fall. 

In  Thy  dread  hand  they  rest  ; 
Their   nights    and    days,    their    w^aking    and   their 

sleeping. 
Their  birth  and  life  and  death  lie  in  Thy  keeping. 
''  Be  thus  !  "  to  each  Thou  sayst  ; 
And  thus  to  be,  is  best. 

Though  it  seem  good  or  ill, 
It  's  well  ! — to  Thee  we  do  our  souls  resign, 
Bending  our  heads  to  Thee,  our  sacred  shrine, 

Seeking  no  honor  still 

Save  from  Thy  will. 


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46  THE  BEST  REWARD. 

I  shall  be  satisfied  when  I  awake, 

(Psalm  xvii  :  15.) 
He  is  sufficient,  and  He  makes  suffice  ; 
Praise  thus  again    thy  Lord,   mighty  and  wise. 

God  is  enough  !     Thou  who  in  hope  and  fear 
Toilest  through  desert  sands  of  life,  sore  tried, 
Climb  trustful  over  death's  black  ridge,  for  near 
The  bright  wells  shine  ;  thou  wilt  be  satisfied. 

God  doth  suffice  !     O  thou,  the  patient  one, 
Who  puttest  faith  in  Him  and  none  beside, 
Bear  yet  thy  load  ;  under  the  setting  sun 
The  glad  tints  gleam  ;  thou  wilt  be  satisfied. 

By  Him  who  points  the  time,  peace  ye  shall  have  ; 
Man  is  in  loss,  except  he  live  aright. 
And  help  his  fellow  to  be  firm  and  brave. 
Faithful  and  patient  ;  then  the  restful  night  ! 

47  THE  GOD  OF  GLADNESS. 

If  a  mortal  man  might  sing 
Theme  above  all  mortal  wing  ; 
If  the  creatures  of  the  clay 
With  the  name  of  God  might  play  ; 
If  the  moulded  breath  might  tell 
All  that  stirs  the  soul's  deep  well, 
I  would  sing  a  song  of  glee. 
Father  of  all  songs,  to  Thee. 


38  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

What  Thou  art  no  tongue  may  say; 
I  remember  I  am  clay  ; 
Scarcely  knowing  brother  man, 
Shall  I  venture  God  to  scan  ? 
From  within  and  from  without, 
Full  of  dream  and  full  of  doubt, 
Feeling  only  lent  from  Thee. 
This  glad  being,  God  of  glee. 

If  my  tongue  must  lisp  its  lay, 
I  will  speak  what  best  I  may  ; 
I  will  say,  Thou  art  my  soul. 
Weaving  wisely  through  the  whole  ; 
I  will  say  Thou  art  a  power 
Working  good  from  hour  to  hour  ; 
I  will  say,  Thou  art  to  me 
Light  and  life  and  love  and  glee. 

Thou  art  each  and  Thou  art  all 

In  creation's  living  hall  ; 

Every  breathing  shape  of  beauty, 

Every  solemn  voice  of  duty. 

Every  high  and  holy  mood. 

All  that  's  great,  and  all  that  's  good,- 

All  is  echo  sent  from  Thee, 

God  of  gladness,  God  of  glee. 


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48  LIVING  ALTARS. 

Lord  of  all  being  !  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star  ; 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near  ! 

Sun  of  our  life,  Thy  quick'ning  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day  ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  Thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  wdiose  warmth  is  love, 

Before  Thy  ever-blazing  throne 

We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

Grant  us  Thy  truth  to  make  us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  Thee, 
Till  all  Thy  living  altars  claim 
One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 


49  GOD  WITH  US. 

How  precious  are  Thy  thoughts  of  peace, 
O  God  !  to  me  ;  how  great  their  sum  ! 
New  every  morn,  they  never  cease  ; 
They  were,  they  are,  and  yet  shall  come  ; 
In  number  and  in  compass  more 
Than  ocean's  sand  on  ocean's  shore. 


40  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

How  from  Thy  presence  should  I  go, 
Or  whither  from  Thy  spirit  flee  ? 
Since  all  above,  around,  below. 
Exists  in  Thine  immensity. 
I  feel  Thine  all-controlling  will. 
And  Thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still. 

Search  me,  O  God  !  and  know  my  heart  ; 
Try  me,  my  secret  soul  survey  ; 
And  warn  Thy  servant  to  depart 
From  every  false  and  evil  way ; 
So  shall  Thy  truth  my  guidance  be 
To  life  and  immortality. 


50  FOR  LIGHT  AND  LOVE. 

"  God,  and  all  goodness." 

(A  Welsh  motto.) 

Grant  me,  O  God,  to  Thee  to  fly 
For  comfort  when  the  storm  is  nigh  ; 
Strong  in  Thy  refuge  let  me  stand, 
Strong  in  the  succor  of  Thy  hand. 

Oh  !  let  my  converse.  Lord,  with  Thee 
From  bonds  of  errors  set  me  free  ; 
Let  th'  enlight'ning  of  my  mind 
Remove  the  shades  that  keep  me  blind. 


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Grant  me  the  power,  the  right  to  see, 
To  love  the  good  who  follow  Thee  ; 
And  in  that  love,  oh  !    grant  the  love 
Of  all  on  earth,  of  God  above. 


51  ALL  AS  GOD  WILLS. 

All  as  God  wills,  who  wisely  heeds 
To  give  or  to  withhold, 
And  knoweth  more  of  all  my  needs 
Than  all  my  prayers  have  told. 

Enough  that  blessings  undeserved 
Have  marked  my  erring  track  ; 
That  wheresoe'er  my  feet  have  swerved 
Thy  chastening  drove  me  back  ; 

That  more  and  more  a  providence 
Of  love  is  understood. 
Making  the  springs  of  time  and  sense 
Bright  with  eternal  good  ; 

That  death  seems  but  a  covered  way 
Which  opens  into  light, 
Wherein  no  blinded  child  can  stray 
Beyond  the  Father's  sight. 


42  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

52  RELIEF  IN  SORROW. 

Wouldst  thou  from  sorrow  find  a  sweet  relief  ? 
Or  in  thy  heart,  oppressed  with  woes  untold, 
Balm  wouldst  thou  gather  from  corroding  grief  ? 
Pour  blessings  round  thee  like  a  shower  of  gold. 
'T  is  when  the  rose  is  wrapped  in  many  a  fold, 
Close  to  its  heart  the  worm  is  wasting  there 
Its  life  and  beauty  :  not  when,  all  unralled 
Leaf  after  leaf,  its  bosom,  rich  and  fair. 
Breathes  freely  its  perfumes  throughout  the   am- 
bient air. 


Some  high  or  humble  enterprise  of  good 

Contemplate,  till  it  shall  possess  thy  mind. 

Become  thy  study,  pastime,  rest,  and  food. 

And  kindle  in  thy  heart  a  flame  refined. 

Pray  heaven  for  firmness  thy  whole  soul  to  bind 

To  this  thy  purpose — to  begin,  pursue 

With  thoughts  all  fixed  and  feeling  purely  kind, 

Strength  to  complete,  and  with  delight  review, 

And  grace  to  give  the  praise  where  all  is  ever  due. 


Rouse  to  some  high  and  holy  love, 
And  thou  an  angel's  happiness  shalt  know, — 
Shalt  bless  the  earth  while  in  the  world  above. 
The  good  begun  by  thee  shall  outward  flow 
In  many  a  drenching  stream,  and  wider  grow ; 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  43 

The  seed  that,  in  these  few  and  fleeting  hours 
Thy  hands  unsparing  and  unwearied  sow, 
Shall  deck  thy  grave  with  amaranthine  flowers, 
And  yield  thee  fruits  divine  in  heaven's  immortal 
bowers. 


53  THE  MYSTERY  OF  MAN. 

O  solemn  thought ! 
God's  image  in  my  being  wrought  ! 
God's  likeness  in  my  frailty  cast  ! 
God's  presence,  for  all  space  too  vast. 
Abiding  in  this  little  tent. 
But  for  my  earthly  journey  lent. 

O  solemn  thought ! 
From  higher  spheres  to  mortals  brought  ! 
Of  changeless  light  a  shadeless  ray 
Illuming  this  dark  house  of  clay, 
And  opening  to  the  raptured  eyes 
A  brighter  world  than  starlit  skies. 

O  solemn  thought  ! 
With  high  and  holy  duties  fraught  ! 
Though  coiled  around  with  nature's  chain. 
Yet  crowned  within  her  laws'  domain 
With  royal  sovereignty  of  will 
To  choose  the  good  or  choose  the  ill. 


44  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

O  solemn  thought  ! 
The  trumpet  sound  :  I  ought ;  I  ought ! 
Which,  though  a  thousand  times  I  fall, 
Unbroken  keeps  its  solemn  call. 
Nor  passion's  storm,  nor  reasoning  art 
Can  silence  in  the  wayward  heart. 

O  solemn  thought  ! 
Do  I  not  know  that  I  am  naught  ? 
Yet  more  than  all  this  vast  world's  frame. 
Since  I  can  ask,  from  whence  it  came  ; 
May  find  its  Maker  and  adore — 
Nor  sink  despairing  by  the  shore. 

O  solemn  thought  ! 
To  reach  thy  depth  yet  vainly  sought  ! 
Fill  me  with  awe  of  man  and  God, 
Be  thou  my  guiding,  chastening  rod. 
To  my  true  self  bring  me  so  near 
That  I  the  voice  of  God  may  hear. 

54  GOD  WITH  MAN. 

When  up  to  nightly  skies  we  gaze 
Where  stars  pursue  their  endless  ways. 
We  think  we  see  from  earth's  low  clod 
The  wide  and  shining  home  of  God. 

This  earth  with  all  its  dust  and  tears, 
Is  His  no  less  than  yonder  spheres  ; 
And  rain-drops  weak,  and  grains  of  sand. 
Are  stamped  by  His  immediate  hand. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  45 

And  is  this  all  that  man  can  claim  ? 
Is  this  our  longing's  final  aim  ? 
To  be  like  all  things  round,  no  more 
Than  pebbles  cast  on  Time's  gray  shore  ? 

Not  this  our  doom,  Thou  God  benign  ! 
Whose  rays  on  us  unclouded  shine  ; 
Thy  breath  sustains  yon  fiery  dome  ; 
But  man  is  most  Thy  favored  home. 

We  view  these  halls  of  painted  air, 

And  own  Thy  presence  makes  them  fair  ; 

But  dearer  still  to  Thee,  O  Lord, 

Is  he  whose  thoughts  to  Thine  accord. 


55     DESIRE  FOR  DIVINE  WISDOM. 

When  Samuel  heard  in  still  midnight 
A  voice  amid  God's  presence  bright. 
He  rose  and  said  on  bended  knee  : 
"  Speak,  Lord,  Thy  servant  heareth  Thee. 

E'en  such  a  voice  I,  too,  may  hear. 
E'en  such  a  light  my  soul  may  cheer  ; 
For  wisdom's  words  by  God  were  given. 
And  reason  is  a  ray  of  heaven. 

Then  will  I  feed  this  sacred  fire  ; 
For  wisdom's  precepts  still  inquire  ; 
Still  pray  from  pride  and  folly  free  : 
"  Speak,  Lord,  Thy  servant  heareth  Thee. 


4^  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

But  not  alone  within  His  hall 
Shall  my  hushed  soul  attend  His  call  ; 
He  whispers  from  the  woods  at  noon, 
And  calls  me  forth  beneath  the  moon. 

His  voice  shall  drown  the  hum  of  men, 
And  echo  from  the  deep  again  ; 
Where'er  He  is  my  prayer  shall  be  : 
"  Speak,  Lord,  Thy  servant  heareth  Thee. 


56  ADMONITION. 

Long  in  the  lap  of  childhood  didst  thou  sleep, 
Think  how  thy  youth  like  chaff  did  disappear. 
Shall  life's  sweet  spring  for  ever  last  ?  look  up  ! 
Old  age  approaches  ominously  near. 

O  shake  thou  off  the  world,  e'en  as  the  bird 
Shakes  off  the  midnight  dew  that  clogs  his  wings  ; 
Soar  upward  !  seek  deliverance  from  thy  chains 
And  from  the  earthly  dross  that  round  thee  clings. 


57  REMEMBER. 

(Eccl.  xii.) 

Remember  Him,  the  only  One, 
Now,  e'er  the  years  flow  by  ; 

Now,  while  the  smile  is  on  thy  lip, 
The  light  within  thine  eye  ; 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  47 

Now,  e'er  for  thee  the  sun  have  lost 

Its  glory  and  its  light  ; 
Or  earth  rejoice  thee  not  with  flowers, 

Nor  with  its  stars  the  night. 

Now,  while  thou  lovest  all  on  earth, 

And  deemest  all  will  last, 
Before  thy  hope  has  vanished  quite. 

And  every  joy  has  past, — 
Remember  Him,  the  only  One, 

Before  the  days  draw  nigh. 
When  thou  shalt  have  no  joy  in  them, 

And,  praying,  yearn  to  die. 


58        IN  THE  TIME  OF  OLD  AGE. 

(Psalm  XXV.:  7  ;  Ixxi :  9.) 

^  If,  gracious  God  !  in  life's  green  ardent  year, 
'  A  thousand  times  Thy  patient  love  I  tried, 
With  reckless  heart,  with  conscience  hard  and  sear. 
Thy  gifts  perverted  and  Thy  power  defied, — 
Oh  !  grant  me  now,  that  winter  snows  appear 
Around  my  brow  and  youth's  bright  promise  hide,— 
Grant  me  with  reverential  awe  to  hear 
Thy  holy  voice  and  in  Thy  word  confide  ! 


4^  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Blot  from  my  book  of  life  its  early  stain  ! 
Since  days  misspent  will  never  more  return, 
My  future  path  do  Thou  in  mercy  trace  ; 
So  cause  my  soul  with  pious  zeal  to  burn, 
That  all  the  trust  which  in  Thy  name  I  place. 
Frail  as  I  am,  may  not  prove  wholly  vain  ! 


59  AS  THE  GRASS. 

My  days  are  as  the  grass  ; 

Swiftly  my  seasons  pass  ; 
And  like  the  flowers  of  the  field  I  fade. 

O  soul,  dost  thou  not  see 

The  wise  have  likened  thee 
To  the  most  living  creature  that  is  made  ? 

My  days  are  as  the  grass  ; 

The  sliding  waters  pass 
Under  my  roots  ;  upon  me  drops  the  cloud ; 

And  not  the  stately  trees 

Have  kinder  ministries  ; 
The  heavens  are  too  lofty  to  be  proud. 

My  days  are  as  the  grass  ; 

The  feet  of  trouble  pass, 
And  leave  me  trampled  that  I  cannot  rise  ; 

But  wait  a  little  while. 

And  I  shall  lift  and  smile 
Before  the  sweet,  congratulating  skies. 


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My  days  are  as  the  grass  ; 

Soon  out  of  sight  I  pass, 
And  in  the  bleak  earth  must  hide  my  head. 

The  wind  that  passes  o'er 

Will  find  my  place  no  more, — 
The  wind  of  death  will  tell  that  I  am  dead. 

But  how  shall  I  rejoice 
When  I  shall  hear  the  voice 

Of  Him  who,  keeping  spring  with  Him  alway, 
Lest  hope  from  man  should  pass, 
Has  made  us  as  the  grass, — 

The  grass  that  always  has  another  day. 


60  THE  RIGHTEOUS   MAN. 

(Psalm  i.) 

The  man  in  life,  where'er  plac'd, 
Hath  happiness  in  store, 

Who  walks  not  in  the  wicked's  way, 
Nor  learns  their  guilty  lore. 

Not  from  the  seat  of  scornful  pride 
Casts  forth  his  eyes  abroad. 

But,  with  humility  and  awe. 
Still  walks  before  his  God. 


so  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

That  man  shall  flourish  like  the  trees 
Which  by  the  streamlets  grow  ; 

The  fruitful  top  is  spread  on  high, 
And  firm  the  root  below. 


But  he  whose  blossoms  bud  in  guilt 
Shall  to  the  ground  be  cast, 

And  like  the  ruthless  stubble  tost 
Before  the  sweeping  blast. 

For  why  ?  that  God,  the  good  adore, 
Hath  giv'n  them  peace  and  rest, 

But  hath  decreed  that  wicked  men 
Shall  ne'er  be  truly  blest. 


61  THE  HAPPINESS  OF  PEACE. 

How  happy  is  he  born  or  taught 
Who  serveth  not  another's  will  ; 
Whose  armor  is  his  honest  thought, 
And  simple  truth  his  highest  skill  ; 
Whose  passions  not  his  masters  are, 
Whose  soul  is  still  prepared  for  death  ; 
Not  tied  unto  the  v/orld  with  care 
Of  public  fame  or  private  breath. 


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Who  God  doth  late  and  early  pray, 
More  of  His  grace  than  goods  to  lend, 
And  walks  with  man,  from  day  to  day, 
As  with  a  brother  and  a  friend  ! 
This  man  is  freed  from  servile  hands. 
Of  hope  to  rise,  or  fears  to  fall, 
Lord  of  himself,  though  not  of  lands, 
And  having  nothing,  yet  hath  all. 


62  WAITING. 

Not  so  in  haste,  my  heart. 
Have  faith  in  God  and  wait  ; 

Although  He  linger  long. 
He  never  comes  too  late. 

He  never  comes  too  late  ; 

He  knoweth  what  is  best ; 
Vex  not  thyself  in  vain. 

Until  He  cometh,  rest. 

Until  He  cometh,  rest  ; 

Nor  grudge  the  hours  that  roll  ; 
The  feet  that  wait  for  God 

Are  soonest  at  the  goal. 

Are  soonest  at  the  goal 

That  is  not  gained  by  speed  ; 

Then  hold  thee  still,  my  heart, 
For  I  shall  wait  His  lead. 


52  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

63  HASTE  NOT  !    REST  NOT  ! 

Without  haste  !  without  rest  ! 
Bind  the  motto  to  thy  breast ; 
Bear  it  with  thee  as  a  spell  ; 
Storm  or  sunshine,  guard  it  well  ! 
Heed  not  flowers  that  round  thee  bloom, 
Bear  it  onward  to  the  tomb  ! 

Haste  not  !  let  no  thoughtless  deed 
Mar  for  aye  the  spirit's  speed  ; 
Ponder  well  and  know  the  right, 
Onward  then  with  all  thy  might, 
Haste  not,  years  can  ne'er  atone 
For  one  reckless  action  done. 

Rest  not  !     Life  is  sweeping  by. 
Go  and  dare  before  you  die  : 
Something  mighty  and  sublime 
Leave  behind  to  conquer  time  ! 
Glorious  't  is  to  live  for  aye 
When  these  formes  have  passed  away. 

Haste  not  !  rest  not  !  calmly  wait  ; 
Meekly  bear  the  storms  of  fate  ! 
Duty  be  thy  polar  guide. 
Do  the  right  whate'er  betide  ! 
Haste  not !  rest  not  !  conflicts  past, 
God  shall  crown  thy  work  at  last 


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64  PSALM  OF  LIFE. 

Tell  me  not  in  mournful  numbers  : 

Life  is  but  an  empty  dream  ! 
For  the  soul  is  dead  that  slumbers, 

And  things  are  not  what  they  seem. 

Life  is  real,  life  is  earnest. 
And  the  grave  is  not  its  goal  ; 

"  Dust  thou  art,  to  dust  returnest " — 
Was  not  spoken  of  the  soul. 

Art  is  long  and  time  is  fleeting. 

And  our  hearts,  though  stout  and  brave, 

Still  like  muffled  drums  are  beating 
Funeral  marches  to  the  grave. 

In  the  world's  broad  field  of  battle, 

In  the  bivouac  of  life — 
Be  not  like  dumb,  driven  cattle, — 

Be  a  hero  in  the  strife  ! 

Lives  of  great  men  all  remind  us. 
We  can  make  our  lives  sublime  ; 

And,  departing,  leave  behind  us 
Footprints  in  the  sands  of  time. 

Footprints  that,  perhaps,  another, 
Sailing  o'er  life's  solemn  main. 

Some  forlorn  and  shipwrecked  brother, 
Seeing,  shall  take  heart  again. 


54  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Let  US,  then,  be  up  and  doing, 
With  a  heart  for  any  fate  ; 

Still  achieving,  still  pursuing, 
Learn  to  labor  and  to  wait. 


65  THE  REFORMER. 

O  pure  reformers  !  not  in  vain 

Your  trust  in  human  kind. 

The  good  which  bloodshed  could  not  gain 

Your  peaceful  zeal  shall  find. 

The  truths  ye  urge  are  borne  abroad 
By  every  wind  and  tide  ; 
The  voice  of  nature  and  of  God 
Speaks  out  upon  your  side. 

The  weapons  which  your  hands  have  found 
Are  those  which  heaven  has  wrought : 
Light,  truth,  and  love  ;  your  battle  ground— 
The  free  broad  field  of  thought. 

Press  on,  and  if  we  may  not  share, 
The  glory  of  your  fight, 
We  '11  ask  at  least  in  earnest  prayer 
God's  blessing  on  the  right. 


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66  NOT  CAST  AWAY. 

(Day  of  Atonement.) 

They  of  great  faith  have  ceased, 
Men  girt  with  spirit-power, 

Who,  standing  in  the  breach, 
Became  our  shelt'ring  tower. 

They  wrestled  through  the  night. 
Whilst  we  from  God  had  turned  ; 

Lay  prostrate  in  the  dust, 
As  His  fierce  anger  burned. 

They  changed  to  mercy — wrath, 
And  stay'd  the  chast'ning  rod  ; 

For  their  sakes  we  found  grace 
With  an  offended  God. 

Woe,  woe  !  that  through  our  sins 
Our  helpers  we  have  lost ! 

They  are  now  at  their  rest. 
Whilst  we  by  tempests  tossed. 

For  those  of  mighty  hearts 
We  search  the  earth  in  vain  ; 

And  yet  will  not  despair 
God's  gracious  ear  to  gain. 


56  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Alone  we  come  to  Thee 

In  sorrow  and  in  shame  ; 
With  daring  hope  and  trust 

Now  Thy  forgiveness  claim. 

O  blest  the  gracious  word, 
Th'  evangel  of  this  day — 

That  none  who  turn  to  Thee 
Are  ever  cast  away. 


67  THE  LAW  OF  LOVE. 

(II.  Kings  iv.) 

Pour  forth  the  oil — pour  boldly  forth  ; 

It  will  not  fail  until 
Thou  failest  vessels  to  provide 

Which  it  may  largely  fill. 

Make  channels  for  the  streams  of  love 
Where  they  may  broadly  run  ; 

And  love  has  overflowing  streams, 
To  fill  them  every  one. 

But  if  at  any  time  we  cease 
Such  channels  to  provide, 

The  very  founts  of  love  for  us 
Will  soon  be  parched  and  dried. 


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For  we  must  share,  if  we  would  keep 

That  blessing  from  above  ; 
Ceasing  to  give,  we  cease  to  have, — 

Such  is  the  law  of  love. 


68  THY    NEIGHBOR. 

"  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself." 
(Lev.  xix  :  i8.) 

Who  is  thy  neighbor  ?  he  whom  thou 
Hast  power  to  aid  or  bless  ; 

Whose  aching  heart  or  burning  brow 
Thy  soothing  hand  may  press. 

Thy  neighbor  ?  't  is  the  fainting  poor, 
Whose  eye  with  want  is  dim  ; 

O  enter  thou  his  humble  door 
With  aid  and  peace  for  him. 

Thy  neighbor  ?  he  who  drinks  the  cup 
When  sorrow  drowns  the  brim  ; 

With  words  of  high  sustaining  hope 
Go  thou  and^comfort  him. 

Thy  neighbor  ?  't  is  the  weary  slave. 
Fettered  in  mind  and  limb  ; 

He  hath  no  hope  this  side  the  grave. 
Go  thou  and  ransom  him. 


58  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Thy  neighbor  ?  pass  no  mourner  by  ; 

Perhaps  thou  can'st  redeem 
A  breaking  heart  from  misery, 

Go,  share  his  lot  with  him. 


69  CALL  TO  WORK. 

Abide  not  in  the  realm  of  dreams, 
O  man,  however  fair  it  seems  ; 
But  with  clear  eye  the  present  scan 
And  hear  the  call  of  God  and  man. 

Think  not  in  sleep  to  fold  thy  hands 
Forgetful  of  thy  Lord's  command  ; 
From  duty's  claim  no  life  is  free, — 
Behold,  to-day  hath  need  of  thee  ! 

Then  while  day  lingers  do  thy  best. 
Full  soon  the  night  will  bring  its  rest  ; 
And,  duty  done,  that  rest  shall  be 
Full  of  beatitudes  to  thee. 


70  MORAL  FREEDOM. 

Supreme  and  Universal  Light  ! — 
Fountain  of  reason  !     Hope  of  right  ! 
Parent  of  good  !  whose  blessings  flow 
On  all  above,  and  all  below. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  59 

Assist  US,  Lord,  to  act,  to  be, 
What  nature  and  Thy  laws  decree  ; 
Worthy  that  intellectual  flame 
AVhich  from  Thy  breathing  spirit  came 

Our  moral  freedom  to  maintain, 
Bid  passion  serve,  and  reason  reign, 
Self-poised  and  independent  still 
Of  this  world's  varying  good  or  ill. 

May  our  expanded  souls  disclaim 
The  narrow  view,  the  selfish  aim  ; 
But  with  a  generous  zeal  embrace 
Whate'er  is  friendly  to  our  race. 


71  THE  VOICE    OF   CONSCIENCE. 

Give  forth  thine  earnest  cry, 

O  conscience,  voice  of  God  ! 

To  young  and  old,  to  low  and  high. 

Proclaim  His  will  abroad. 

Within  the  human  breast 
Thy  strong  monitions  plead 
Still  thunder  Thy  divine  protest 
Against  th'  unrighteous  deed. 

Show  the  true  way  of  peace 
O  Thou,  our  guiding  light ! 
From  bondage  of  the  wrong  release 
To  service  of  the  right. 


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-J2.  THE  INWARD  HEAVEN. 

As  earth's  pageant  passes  by, 
Let  reflection  turn  thine  eye 
Inward,  and  observe  thy  breast, — 
There  alone  dwells  solid  rest. 


That  's  a  close  immured  tower, 
Which  can  mock  all  hostile  power  ; 
To  thyself  a  tenant  be 
And  inhabit  safe  and  free. 

Say  not  that  this  house  is  small, 
Girt  up  in  a  narrow  wall  ; 
In  a  cleanly,  sober  mind 
Heaven  itself  full  room  doth  find. 


73  SPEAK  GENTLY. 

Speak  gently  of  the  erring  one 

And  let  us  not  forget, 
However  darkly  stained  by  sin. 

He  is  our  brother  yet. 
Heir  of  the  same  inheritance, 

Child  of  the  self -same  God  ; 
He  has  but  stumbled  in  the  path 

We  have  in  weakness  trod. 


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Speak  gently  to  the  erring  one, 

Thou  yet  may'st  lead  him  back 
With  holy  words,  and  tones  of  love 

From  misery's  thorny  track. 
Forget  not,  thou  hast  often  sinned, 

And  sinful  yet  must  be  : 
Deal  gently  with  the  erring  one, 

As  God  has  dealt  with  thee. 

74      THE  DAY  OF  SMALL  THINGS. 

Scorn  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed, 

Nor  deem  it  void  of  power  ; 
There  's  fruit  in  each  wind-wafted  seed 

That  waits  its  natal  hour. 

A  whispered  word  may  touch  the  heart 

And  call  it  back  to  life  ; 
A  look  of  love  bid  sin  depart 

And  still  unholy  strife. 

No  act  falls  fruitless,  none  can  tell 

How  vast  its  power  may  be  ; 
Nor  what  result  infolded  dwell 

Within  it  silently. 

Work  on,  despair  not,  bring  thy  mite, 

Nor  care  how  small  it  be  ; 
God  is  with  all  that  serve  the  right, 

The  holy,  true,  and  free. 


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75  JUDGE  NOT. 

All-seeing  God  !  't  is  thine  to  know 
The  springs  whence  wrong  opinions  flow  ; 
To  judge  from  principles  within 
When  frailty  errs  and  when  we  sin. 

Who  among  men,  great  Lord  of  all ! 
Thy  servant  to  his  bar  shall  call  ^ 
Judge  him,  for  modes  of  faith,  Thy  foe. 
And  doom  him  to  the  realms  of  woe. 

Who,  with  another's  eye,  can  read, 
Or  worship  by  another's  creed  ? 
Trusting  Thy  grace,  we  form  our  own 
And  bow  to  Thy  commands  alone. 

If  wrong,  correct ;  accept,  if  right ; 
While  faithful,  we  improve  our  light  ; 
Condemning  none,  but  zealous  still 
To  learn  and  follow  all  Thy  will. 


76  UNIVERSAL  LOVE. 

O  Father  !  when  the  softened  heart 
Is  lifted  up  in  prayer  to  Thee, 

When  earthly  thoughts  awhile  depart 
And  leave  the  mounting  spirit  free  :- 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  ^T, 

Then  teach  us  that  our  love,  like  thine, 
O'er  all  the  realms  of  earth  should  flow, 

A  shoreless  stream,  a  flood  divine, 
No  lines  of  race  or  hue  should  know. 

Not  bound  by  party,  caste,  or  creed, 
All  narrow  realms  of  self  above  ; 

For  who  so  of  our  love  hath  need. 
To  him  we  owe  the  dues  of  love. 


Into  the  circle  lift  us  up 

Of  Thy  divine  beneficence  ; 

And,  freely  as  Thou  fill'st  our  cup, 
Freely  may  we  to  all  dispense. 


77  CHARITY. 

Come,  let  us  sound  her  praise  abroad, 
Sweet  Charity, — the  child  of  God, 
Hers,  on  whose  kind  maternal  breast 
The  sheltered  babes  of  misery  rest. 

Who  when  she  sees  the  sufferer  bleed 
Reckless  of  name,  or  sect,  or  creed, 
Comes  with  prompt  hand  and  look  benign 
To  bathe  his  wounds  in  oil  and  wine. 


64  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Who  in  her  robe  the  sinner  hides 
And  soothes  and  pities,  while  she  chides, 
Who  bends  an  ear  to  every  cry. 
And  asks  no  plea  but  misery. 

Her  tender  mercies  freely  fall 

Like  heaven's  refreshing  dews  on  all  ; 

Encircling  in  their  wide  embrace 

Her  friends,  her  foes — the  human  race. 


78    THE  PRESERVATION  OF  ISRAEL. 

(Psalm  cxxiv.) 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 

On  Israel's  side  engaged. 
The  foe  had  quickly  swallowed  us — 

So  furiously  he  raged. 

Had  not  the  Lord  Himself  vouchsafed 

To  check  his  fierce  control, 
The  adversary's  dreary  flood 

Had  overwhelmed  our  soul. 

But  praised  be  our  eternal  Lord, 

Who  left  us  not  his  prey  ; 
The  snare  is  broke,  his  rage  disarmed. 

And  we  again  are  free. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  65 

Secure  in  God's  almighty  name 

Our  confidence  remains  ; 
The  God  who  made  both  heaven  and  earth, 

Of  both  sole  monarch  reigns. 

79  ISRAEL'S  CALLING. 

Let  Israel  trust  in  God  alone 

And  in  His  power  confide, 
For  He  is  faithful  to  His  word 

If  we  in  Him  abide  : 
His  councils  must  forever  stand  ; 
All  nations  bow  to  His  command. 

Let  Israel  strive  for  truth  alone 

In  love  to  bless  mankind, 
And  in  the  bonds  of  brotherhood 

All  nations  soon  to  bind. 
So  that  they  all,  with  one  accord, 
Acknowledge  and  obey  the  Lord. 

80  THE  LAW  OF  GOD. 

(Psalm  cxix.) 
I. 

How  blessed  are  they  whose  lives  are  pure 

And  upright  in  the  way  ; 
Who  in  the  Lord's  most  holy  law 

Do  walk  and  do  not  stray. 


66  •  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

O  blest  are  they  who  to  observe 
His  statutes  are  inclined, 

And  who  do  seek  the  living  God 
With  their  whole  heart  and  mind. 

O  that  Thy  statutes  to  observe 
Thou  wouldst  my  way  direct  ; 

Then  shall  I  not  be  stained,  when  I 
Thy  precepts  all  respect. 

Upon  Thy  statutes  my  delight 
Shall  constantly  be  set, 

And  by  Thy  grace  I  never  will 
Thy  holy  law  forget. 


8(  n 

(Psalm  cxix.) 

Unveil  my  eyes,  that  of  Thy  law 
The  wonders  I  may  see  ; 

I  am  a  stranger  on  this  earth- 
Hide  not  Thy  laws  from  me. 

Against  me  princes  spoke  with  spite 
While  they  in  council  sat ; 

But  I,  Thy  servant,  did  upon 
Thy  statutes  meditate. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  G'J 

Of  the  perfect  way  of  truth 

My  choice  have  freely  made, 
Thy  judgments,  that  most  righteous  are, 

Before  me  I  have  laid. 

In  loving-kindness  let  my  prayer 

And  cry  be  heard  by  Thee  ; 
According  to  Thy  promise,  Lord, 

Revive  and  quicken  me. 

Great  peace  have  they  who  love  Thy  law. 

Offence  they  shall  have  none  ; 
I  hope  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 

When  Thy  commands  I  Ve  done. 


82      TRUST  IN  THE  POWER  OF  GOD. 

(Psalm  xlvi.) 

God  is  our  strength  and  refuge  high  ; 

A  sure  and  present  help  is  He, 
When  dark  and  troublous  days  are  nigh  ; 
Hence  free  from  fear  our  hearts  shall  be. 
Though  earthquakes  move  the  world, 
And  hills  'midst  seas  be  hurled, 
Though  waters  of  the  deep 
In  turmoil  roar  and  leap. 
And  swelling  shake  the  mountains  steep. 


68  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

The  nations  rage,  the  kingdoms  shake, 

His  voice  goes  forth,  earth  melts  away. 
The  Lord  of  Hosts  our  part  doth  take 
And  Jacob's  God  is  shield  and  stay. 
Come,  then,  let  all  draw  near 
And  view  with  holy  fear 
The  works,  surpassing  thought, 
His  mighty  arm  hath  wrought. 
What  judgments  He  on  earth  has  .brought. 

To  her  remotest  bounds  He  turns 

Wars  into  peace ;  He  breaks  the  bow  ; 
He  cuts  the  spear  ;  the  chariot  burns  ; 
That  I  am  God,  be  still  and  know, 
Among  the  nations  I 
Will  be  exalted  high. 
On  earth  supreme,  the  Lord 
Of  hosts  doth  aid  afford 
And  to  His  servants  peace  accord. 


83  THE  WORD  OF  GOD. 

(Isaiah  Iv  :  lo,  ii.     Jer.  xxiii :  29.) 

Thy  word,  O  Lord,  like  gentle  dews, 
Falls  soft  on  hearts  that  pine  ; 

Lord,  to  Thy  garden  ne'er  refuse 
This  heavenly  balm  of  Thine. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  69 

Watered  from  Thee, 

Let  every  tree 
Bud  forth  and  blossom  to  Thy  praise, 
And  bear  much  fruit  in  after  days. 

Thy  word  is  like  a  flaming  sword, 

A  wedge  that  cleaveth  stone  ; 
Keen  as  a  fire,  so  burns  Thy  word 
And  pierceth  flesh  and  bone. 
O  send  it  forth 
O'er  all  the  earth, 
To  shatter  all  the  night  of  sin, 
The  darken'd  heart  to  cleanse  and  win. 

Thy  word  a  wondrous  guiding  star 

On  pilgrim  hearts  doth  rise. 
Leads  to  their  Lord  who  dwell  afar 
And  makes  the  simple  wise. 

Let  not  its  light 

E'er  sink  in  night, 
But  still  in  every  spirit  shine, 
That  none  may  miss  Thy  light  divine. 

84     AFTER  READING  THE  SCRIPTURES. 

Praise,  praise,  to  God  on  High, 
To  Thee,  all  gracious  One  ! 
For  all  the  teaching  of  Thy  will — 
Thy  word  through  ages  gone. 


7©  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

With  all  Thy  prophets  true 
We  hold  communion  there  ; 
The  spirit  of  the  just  made  pure 
By  sorrow  and  by  prayer. 

Those  mighty  men  of  old, 
Whose  words  were  vital  breath  ; 
Bestowing  faithfulness  in  life 
And  fearlessness  in  death. 

Our  fathers  trusted  too, 
In  Thee,  and  lost  their  fears  ; 
For  Thou  didst  help  them  in  their  joys, 
And  bless  them  in  their  tears. 

And  now  we  bend  and  pray  ; 
Be  Thou  our  Father  still, 
O,  give  us  strength  to  do  Thy  work, 
And  faith  to  bear  Thy  will. 


85  THE  TRUE  PRIEST. 

Lord,  who  dost  the  voices  bless 
Crying  in  the  wilderness. 
And  the  lovely  gifts  increase 
Of  the  messengers  of  peace — 
Thou,  whose  temple  is  with  men. 
Show  us  Thy  true  priest  again. 


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In  the  holy  place  may  he 
Thy  immediate  presence  see  ; 
Or  through  deserts,  Father,  led, 
Give  Thy  people  heavenly  bread  ; 
While  his  lips,  at  Thy  control, 
Warn,  instruct,  inspire,  console. 


86  THE  DEATH  OF  MOSES. 

Weep,  weep  for  him,  the  man  of  God  ! 

In  yonder  vale  he  sank  to  rest. 
But  none  on  earth  can  point  the  sod 

That  flowers  above  his  sacred  breast. 

His  doctrine  fell  like  heaven's  rain. 

His  words  refreshed  like  heaven's  dew- 

O  ne'er  shall  Israel  see  again 
A  chief  to  God  and  her  so  true. 

Remember  ye  his  parting  gaze. 

His  farewell  song  by  Jordan's  tide  ! 

When  full  of  glory  and  of  days 

He  saw  the  promised  land — and  died. 

Yet  died  he  not  as  men  who  sink 
Before  our  eyes  to  soulless  clay  : 

But  changed  to  spirit  like  a  wink — 
Of  summer  lightning  pass'd  away. 


72  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

87  THE  HOUSE  OF  GOD. 

I. 

(Psalm  cxxii.) 

I  rejoiced  when  they  said,  let  us  go  to  God's  house 
And  within  its  loved  gates  once   again  set  our 
feet. 
O  Jerusalem,  built  as  a  city  compact. 

Where  the  tribes  of  the  Lord  did  in  olden  times 
meet, 
To  give  thanks  to  His  name,  ever  blest,  on  each 
feast, 
When  Salem  stood  proudly,  the    Queen  of   the 
East. 

Though  Salem  no  more  in  her  grandeur  exists. 
We  revere  her  old  walls,  we  pray  for  her  peace  ; 

Let  her  lessons  go  forth,  as  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
That  friendship  and  brotherhood  here  may  in- 
crease. 

That  the  house  of  the  Lord  may  unite  us  in  love 
And  gain  us  the  peace  of  the  temple  above. 

88  n. 

(Psalm  cxxvi.) 

'T  was  like  a  dream,  when  by  the  Lord 
From  bondage  Zion  was  restored  : 

Our  mouths  were  filled  with  mirth,  our  tongues 
Were  ever  singing  joyful  songs. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  73 

The  nations  owned  that  God  had  wrought 
Great  works,  which  joy  to  us  have  brought. 

As  southern  streams  when  filled  with  rain, 
He  turned  our  captive  state  again. 

Who  sow  in  tears,  with  joy  shall  reap  ; 

Though  bearing  precious  seed  they  weep 
While  going  forth,  yet  shall  they  sing 

When,  coming  back,  their  sheaves  they  bring. 


89  SABBATH  REST. 

The  week  is  over  and  to-day 
Once  more  we  meet  to  praise  and  pray  ; 
Once  more  a  peace,  a  holy  calm. 
Falls  on  our  troubled  hearts  like  balm. 

For  in  the  week,  sure  few  could  say. 
No  shadow  fell  across  their  way  ; 
And  to  some  lives,  how  doubly  blest 
The  quiet  of  this  day  of  rest. 

In  this  day's  calm  my  soul  shall  seek 
A  staff  to  lean  on  through  the  week, 
And  may  each  Sabbath  prove  the  best 
Till  the  eternal  day  of  rest. 


74  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

90  THE  SABBATH  DAY. 

With  joy,  O  Lord,  we  hail  this  day, 
Which  Thou  didst  call  Thine  own  ; 

With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  Thy  throne. 

O  grant  us  peace  in  heart  and  home, 

And  every  soul  unite 
To  thank  Thee  for  the  day  that  's  blest 

And  keep  it  with  delight. 

And  Thou,  O  God  !  when  life  is  o'er. 

Thy  mercy  may  be  given, 
That  we  may  find  most  blissful  rest 

Eternally  in  heaven. 


91  THE  DAY  OF  REST. 

Come,  O  Sabbath  day,  and  bring 
Peace  and  healing  on  thy  wing, 
And  to  every  troubled  breast 
Speak  of  the  divine  behest : 
Thou  shalt  rest  ! 

Earthly  longings  bid  retire. 
Quench  our  passions'  hurtful  fire  ; 
To  the  wayward,  sin-oppressed, 
Bring  thou  the  divine  behest  : 
Thou  shalt  rest  ! 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  75 

Wipe  from  every  cheek  the  tear, 
Banish  care,  and  silence  fear  ; 
All  things  working  for  the  best, 
Teaches  the  divine  behest : 
Thou  shalt  rest  ! 


92  THE  SABBATH. 

Holy  Sabbath-rest ! 
Pious  lips  hail  thy  advent. 
Thee  in  love  our  God  has  sent. 
Mind  and  heart  of  man  to  guard, 
And  to  lead  him  heavenward. 


Holy  Sabbath  joy  ! 
Oh  !  our  yearning  souls  inspire  ; 
Warm  us  with  thy  heavenly  fire. 
That  in  sacred  hymns  of  praise 
We  to  God  our  hearts  upraise. 

Father  Everlasting  ! 
From  Thy  holy  throne  of  grace 
To  Thy  children  turn  Thy  face  ; 
Bless  this  day,  that  it  may  be 
Emblem  of  eternity. 


76  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

93  PASSOVER. 

To  Thee,  above  all  creatures'  gaze, 
To  Thee,  whom  earth  and  heaven  praise, 
Whose  ever-watchful  providence 
Proves  daily  Thine  omnipotence — 
To  Thee  our  thanks  in  chorus  rise. 

Thou  didst  redeem  the  captive  band, 

Who  were  enslaved  by  tyrant's  hand  ; 

Their  cries  were  heard,  their  groans  were  stilled, 

Their  yearning  hopes  at  last  fulfilled, 

And  freedom  dawned  on  Israel. 

O  God,  Thy  children  recognize 

With  grateful  hearts  this  precious  prize  ; 

Thy  people  at  this  holy  shrine 

Proclaim  aloud  Thy  power  divine  : 

**  The  Lord  will  reign  for  evermore  !  " 


94      THROUGH  NIGHT  TO  LIGHT. 

(Passover.) 

This  day  behold  ! 
God's  justice  triumphs  and  we  see  His  glory  ; 

Now,  as  of  old, 
With  joy,  ye  people,  sing  the  wondrous  story. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  77 

Though  full  of  fears 
Thou  art  with  anguish,  thy  sad  lot  bewailing — 

Now  dry  thy  tears, 
And  see  bright  dawn  o'er  darkest  night  prevailing. 


If  cloudless  skies 
With  life  and  gladness  fill  thy  grateful  being — 

Such  light  does  rise 
From  Him  whose  power   works    far   beyond   thy 
seeing. 


Look  backward,  till 
Thou    seest    God's    hand   reached    out   protecting 
o'er  us. 

And  trust  Him  still. 
Though  wrathful  foes  in  thousands  range  before  us. 


It  is  thy  part 
With  silent  lips  to  taste  thy  bitter  portion, 

And  in  thy  heart, 
Rebel  no  more  with  wild  and  vain  commotion. 


One  long,  long  night 
Our  people  suffered  scorn  and  wrath  and  sorrow, 

But  morning  light 
Led  them  God's  way  to  meet  a  glorious  morrow. 


78  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

95  THE  HOPE  OF  NATIONS. 

The  sullen  ice  has  crept  from  many  fields  ; 
The  conflict,  though  so  turbulent,  is  past  ; 
Again  the  spring  its  wealth  of  verdure  yields, 
The  probing  sun  has  conquered  cold  at  last. 

It  is  the  Paschal  of  reviving  earth, 
The  longed-for  resurrection  of  its  charms  ; 
Each  bud,  prophetic  type  of  freedom's  birth, 
A  conquest  each  o'er  winter's  dread  alarms. 

And  all  the  sunny  joys,  till  now  concealed. 
Are  emblems  bright  of  freedom's  blessed  morn. 
When  Israel's  rescue  first  that  truth  revealed  : 
"  To  free  and  equal  rights  all  men  are  born  !  " 

Then  let  our  festival  to  all  proclaim 
Who  yearn  for  liberty's  enkindling  sun. 
And  let  the  nations  join  the  glad  acclaim, 
"  Our  God  is  One — Humanity  is  one  !  " 


95   THE  PRAISE  OF  THE  FREE. 

O  holy  Father,  just  and  true 

Are  all  Thy  works  and  words  and  ways  ; 
And  unto  Thee  alone  are  due 

Thanksgiving  and  eternal  praise  ! 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  79 

As  children  of  Thy  precious  care, 
We  veil  the  eye,  we  bend  the  knee, 

With  broken  words  of  praise  and  prayer, 
Father  and  God,  we  come  to  Thee. 

For  Thou  hast  heard,  O  God  of  right, 

The  sighing  of  the  helpless  slave. 
And  stretched  for  him  Thine  arm  of  right, 

Not  shortened  that  it  could  not  save. 
The  laborer  sits  beneath  his  vine. 

The  shackled  soul  and  hand  are  free  ; 
Thanksgiving  ! — for  the  work  is  Thine, 

Praise  !— -for  the  blessing  is  of  Thee. 

Speed  on  Thy  work.  Lord  God  of  Hosts  ! 

And  when  the  bondsman's  chain  is  riven 
And  swells  from  all  our  country's  coasts 

The  anthem  of  the  free  to  heaven, 
O  not  to  those  whom  Thou  hast  led 

As  with  Thy  cloud  and  fire  before. 
But  unto  Thee,  in  fear  and  dread. 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 


97  THE  GROWING  DAY. 

Oppressions  shall  not  always  reign  ; 

There  comes  a  brighter  day. 
When  freedom,  burst  from  every  chain, 

Shall  have  triumphant  sway. 


8o  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Then  right  shall  over  might  prevail, 

And  truth's  full  armed  array 
The  hosts  of  tyrant  wrong  assail, 

And  hold  eternal  sway. 

What  voice  shall  bid  the  progress  stay 

Of  truth's  victorious  car  ? 
What  arm  arrest  the  growing  day. 

Or  quench  the  solar  star  ? 

What  arm  shall  dare,  tho'  stout  and  strong. 

Restore  the  ancient  wrong  ? 
Oppression's  guilty  might  prolong 

And  freedom's  morning  bar  ? 

The  hour  of  triumph  comes  apace, 

The  fated,  promised  hour, 
When  earth  upon  a  ransom'd  race 

Her  bounteous  gifts  shall  shower. 


98  TRUE  FREEDOM. 

Men  !  whose  boast  it  is,  that  ye 
Come  of  fathers,  brave  and  free, 
If  there  breathe  on  earth  a  slave, 
Are  ye  truly  free  and  brave  ? 
If  ye  do  not  feel  the  chain 
When  it  works  a  brother's  pain. 
Are  ye  not  base  slaves,  indeed. 
Slaves  unworthy  to  be  freed  ? 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  8 1 

Is  true  freedom  but  to  break 
Fetters  for  our  own  dear  sake, 
And  with  heathen  hearts  forget 
That  we  owe  mankind  a  debt  ? 
No  !  true  freedom  is  to  share 
All  the  chains  our  brothers  wear, 
And  with  heart  and  hand  to  be 
Earnest  to  make  others  free  ! 

They  are  slaves  who  fear  to  speak 

For  the  fallen  and  the  meek  ; 

They  are  slaves,  who  will  not  choose 

Hatred,  scoffing,  and  abuse 

Rather  than  in  silence  shrink 

From  the  truth  they  needs  must  think  ; 

They  are  slaves,  who  dare  not  be 

In  the  right  with  two  or  three. 


99  THE  PILGRIM  FATHERS. 

The  breaking  waves  dashed  high 

On  a  stern  and  rock-bound  coast  ; 
And  the  woods  against  a  stormy  sky 

Their  giant  branches  tossed  ; 
And  the  heavy  night  hung  dark 

The  hills  and  waters  o'er. 
When  a  band  of  exiles  moored  their  bark 

On  the  wild  New  England  shore. 


82  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Not  as  the  conqueror  comes, 

They,  the  true-hearted,  came  ; 
Not  with  the  roll  of  stirring  drums, 

And  the  trump  that  sings  of  fame  ; 
Not  as  the  flying  come. 

In  silence  and  in  fear  ; 
They  shook  the  depths  of  the  desert's  gloom 

With  their  hymns  of  lofty  cheer. 


Amidst  the  storm  they  sang. 

And  the  stars  heard  and  the  sea  ; 
And  the  sounding  aisles  of  the  dim  woods  rang 

To  the  anthem  of  the  free. 
The  ocean  eagle  soared 

From  his  nest  by  the  white  waves'  foam. 
And  the  rocking  pines  of  the  forest  roared  : 

This  was  their  welcome  home  ! 


What  sought  they  thus  afar  ? 

Bright  jewels  of  the  mine  ? 
The  wealth  of  seas,  the  spoils  of  war  ? — 

They  sought  a  faith's  pure  shrine  ! 
Ay,  call  it  holy  ground, 

The  soil  where  first  they  trod  ; 
They  have  left  unstained  what  there  they  found 

Freedom  to  worship  God. 


HY3fNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  ^^ 

(00  INDEPENDENCE  DAY. 

(Fourth  of  July.) 

Now  bend  we  low  and  ask  our  fathers'  God 
To  smile  on  all  o'er  which  our  banner  waves  : 

The  busy  mart,  the  deck,  the  private  sod, 

Old  Plymouth  roofs,  new  San  Francisco  graves. 

Commending  unto  Him,  the  only  good. 

This  country  as  one  undivided  fold. 
Our  patriot  hearts  o'er  all  its  borders  brood 

From  eastern  pines  to  western  strand  of  gold. 

And  thus  to  Heaven  our  pleading  accents  call  : 
May  wrong  and  strife  among  us  disappear  ; 

And  when  their  sacred  rights  are  given  to  all, 
May  truth  and  love  lead  in  a  golden  year. 


101  OUR  COUNTRY. 

O  beautiful,  my  country  ! 

Be  thine  a  nobler  care 
Than  all  thy  wealth  of  commerce, 

Thy  harvest  waving  fair  ; 
Be  it  thy  pride  to  lift  up 

The  manhood  of  the  poor  ; 
Be  thou  to  the  oppressed 

Fair  freedom's  open  door  ! 


84  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

For  thee  our  fathers  suffered, 

For  thee  they  toiled  and  prayed  ; 
Upon  thy  holy  altar 

Their  willing  lives  they  laid. 
Thou  hast  no  common  birthright  ; 

Grand  memories  on  thee  shine  ; 
The  blood  of  pilgrim  nations 

Commingled  flows  in  thine. 

O  beautiful,  our  country  ! 

Round  thee  in  love  we  draw  ; 
Thine  is  the  grace  of  freedom, 

The  majesty  of  law. 
Be  righteousness  thy  sceptre. 

Justice  thy  diadem  ; 
And  on  thy  shining  forehead 

Be  peace  the  crowning  gem. 

102  SPRING  SONGS. 

I. 

Now,  the  dreary  winter  's  over. 
Fled  with  him  are  grief  and  pain  ; 

When  the  trees  their  bloom  recover, 
Then  the  soul  is  born  again. 

And  a  balsam  breath  is  flowing 

Through  the  leafy  shadows  green  ; 

On  the  left  the  cassid  's  growing, 
On  the  right  the  aloe  's  seen. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  85 

Cares  that  hovered  round  my  brow 
Vanish  while  the  garden  now 
Girds  itself  with  myrtle  hedges. 

Bright-hued  edges 

Round  it  lie — 
Suddenly 
All  my  sorrows  die. 


Lo,  the  clear  cup  crystalline 

Foams  with  nature's  purest  wine, 
Sparkling  rich  with  froth  and  bubble 

Oh,  the  wondrous  healing  art — 
We  forget  the  want  and  trouble 

Buried  deep  within  our  heart. 


II. 

Now  in  the  east  the  shining  light  behold  ! 

The  sun  has  oped  a  lustrous  path  of  gold. 

Within  my  narrow  garden's  greenery 

Shot  forth  a  branch,  sprung  from  a  splendid  tree. 

Then  in  mine  ear  the  joyous  words  did  ring  : 

"  From  Jesse's  root  a  verdant  branch  shall  spring. 

My  friend  has  cast  his  eye  upon  my  grief, 

According  to  his  mercy  sends  relief. 

Hark  !  the  redemption's  hour  resounding  stroke, 

For  him  who  bore  with  patient  heart  the  yoke. 


86  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

III. 

Behold  where  glass-clear  brooks  now  singing  flow, 
And  where  the  splendors  of  the  myrtle  blow  ; 
The  garden  tree  has  doffed  her  widow's  veil 
And  shines  in  festal  garb,  in  verdure  pale  ; 

The  turtle  dove  is  cooing,  hark  ! 

Is  that  the  warble  of  the  lark  ? 

Unto  their  perches  they  return  again, 
O,  brothers,  carol  forth  your  joyous  strain  ! 
Pour  out  full-throated  ecstasy  of  mirth, 
Proclaiming  our  Lord's  glory  to  the  earth, 

One  with  a  low  sweet  song. 

One  echoing  loud  and  long. 

Who  loves  God's  work  rejoices  for  His  sake. 
And  those  are  glad  who  sleep  and  those  who  wake  ; 
When  cool  breathed  evening  visiteth  the  world 
In  flower  and  leaf  the  beaded  dew  is  pearled. 
Reviving  all  that  droops  at  length 
And  to  the  languid  giving  strength. 

103  CONFIRMATION   OF  CHILDREN. 

I. 

Happy  who  in  early  youth, 

While  yet  pure  and  innocent. 
Stores  his  mind  with  heav'nly  truth — 

Life's  unfading  ornament. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  87 

Happy  who  in  tender  years 
Leans  on  God  for  his  support  ; 

Who  life's  bark  in  virtue  steers, 
That  it  reach  salvation's  port. 

Guide,  O  guide  this  hopeful  band. 
Father,  in  Thy  truth  and  light  ! 

May  these  children  ever  stand 
Firm  in  goodness  and  in  right. 

Thine,  O  God,  these  souls  are  Thine, 
Undefiled  they  came  from  Thee  ; 

Guide  them  in  Thy  love  divine, 
Heirs  of  immortality  ! 


104  n. 

(Psalm  viii.) 

Lord  !  from  pole  to  pole  rebounding 
Tidings  of  Thy  name  are  sounding  ; 

Splendors  bright 

Praise  Thy  might. 
High  in  heaven's  tent  unfurled. 

Spheres  along 

Sounds  the  song. 
Praising  Thee  from  world  to  world, 


88  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

More  than  songs  of  spheres,  yea  even 
More  than  praises  sung  in  heaven, 

Thee  as  sole 

God  extol 
Children,  pure  and  guileless  now ; 

Thee  they  all 

Father  call, 
And  to  serve  Thee  ever  vow. 


Hearken  then  this  day  with  pleasure 
To  our  children's  lisping  measure. 

As  like  birds 

Heavenwards 
Soar  their  hearts  from  earth's  chains  free  ; 

And  each  breast. 

Glad  and  blest, 
Offers  joyful  prayers  to  Thee. 


And  thus,  to  Thy  heights  ascending. 
Let  our  humble  pleas  be  wending  ; 

Hear,  O  hear  ! 

As  we  near. 
To  our  prayers  fulfilment  grant  ; 

We  would  fain 

Blessings  gain 
For  faith's  holy  covenant. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  89 

105  THE  DAILY  SACRIFICE. 

O  Israel's  God,  I  bring  Thee  now  my  will, 
That  would  be  Thine  whate'er  it  cost  ; 
Love  Thy  good  gifts,  yet  love  Thee  most ; 

This  is  my  prayer  while  yet  the  morn  is  still, 
Take  Thou  my  will. 

The  soul  and  body.  Thou  dost  hold  in  life, 
Be  ever  ready  in  thy  fear 
To  fight  for  truth  and  justice  here. 

And  trusting  Thee  to  meet  the  final  strife. 
For  thou  art  life. 

Bless  all  my  works  and  ways,  my  light  increase, 

Order  my  doings  for  the  best. 

In  all  my  toil  be  Thou  my  rest. 
Until  at  last  I  lay  me  down  in  peace 
That  ne'er  shall  cease. 

106  ROSH-HASHANAH  (NEW  YEAR). 

I. 

(Resolve.) 

Into  the  tomb  of  ages  past 
Another  year  hath  now  been  cast  ; 
Shall  time  unheeded  take  its  flight, 
Nor  leave  one  ray  of  higher  light, 
That  on  man's  pilgrimage  may  shine 
And  lead  his  soul  to  spheres  divine  ? 


90  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Ah  !  which  of  us,  if  self-reviewed, 

Can  boast  unfailing  rectitude  ? 

Who  can  declare  his  wayward  will 

More  prone  to  righteous  deeds  than  ill  ? 

Or,  in  his  retrospect  of  life, 

No  traces  And  of  passion's  strife  ? 

With  firm  resolve  your  bosoms  nerve, 
The  God  of  right  alone  to  serve  ;  , 
Speech,  thought,  and  act  to  regulate, 
By  what  His  perfect  laws  dictate  ; 
Nor  from  His  holy  precepts  stray 
By  worldly  idols  lured  away. 

Peace  to  the  house  of  Israel  ! 
May  joy  within  it  ever  dwell  ! 
May  sorrow  on  the  opening  year, 
Forgetting  its  accustomed  tear. 
With  smiles  again  fond  kindred  meet. 
With  hopes  revived  the  festal  greet ! 

107  n 

The   Two   Voices. 

Between  the  past  and  future  year 
We  pause  awhile  in  our  career, 

Two  voices  to  attend. 
One  speaks  of  life  and  light  and  bloom. 
One  warns  us  of  the  unseen  tomb 

To  which  all  must  descend. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  9 1 

Experience  and  hope  thus  stand 
Addressing  all  the  human  band, 

As  on  they  swiftly  speed. 
Young  pilgrims  but  the  promise  hear, 
That  time  in  every  coming  year 

Will  but  to  pleasure  lead. 


Few  even  of  matured  age 

Can  that  grave  wisdom  long  engage 

Which  for  reflection  calls  ; 
Still  blind  and  rash,  they  forward  pass, 
The  last  few  minutes  of  their  glass 

Wasting  in  mirth's  gay  halls. 


O  listen  to  the  warning  tone 

In  sorrow  sent  from  mem'ry's  throne. 

Ye  children  of  the  dust ! 
No  falsehood  rests  upon  the  tongue 
That  counsels  both,  the  old  and  young. 

In  God  alone  to  trust. 


Put  off  each  ling'ring  weakness  now  ! 
Faith  will  your  minds  with  strength  endow 

Self-conquest  to  achieve  ; — 
Will  give  you  fortitude  to  bear 
The  chastenings,  frequent  and  severe, 

You  may  on  earth  receive. 


92  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

108  ni. 

(Our  Refuge.) 
(Psalm  xc.) 

Lord  !  Thou  hast  been  Thy  people's  rest 
Through  all  their  generations, 

Their  refuge  when  by  danger  prest, 
Their  hope  in  tribulations  ; 

Thou,  ere  the  mountains  sprang  to  birth. 

Or  ever  Thou  had'st  form'd  the  earth, 
Art  God  from  everlasting  ! 


The  sons  of  men  return  to  clay. 
When  Thou  the  word  hast  spoken, 

As  with  a  torrent  borne  away. 

Gone,  like  a  dream  when  broken  ; 

A  thousand  years  are,  in  Thy  sight. 

But  as  a  watch  amid  the  night, 
Or  yesterday  departed. 


Our  life  is  like  the  transient  breath 
That  tells  a  mournful  story  ; 

Early  or  late,  stopped  short  by  death, 
And  where  is  all  our  glory  ? 

Our  days  are  threescore  years  and  ten, 

And,  if  the  span  be  lengthen'd  then. 
Their  strength  is  toil  and  sorrow. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  93 

Lo,  Thou  hast  set  before  Thine  eyes 
Our  misdeeds  and  our  errors  ; 

Our  secret  sins  from  darkness  rise, 
With  their  awakening  terrors  ; 

Who  can  abide  the  trying  hour  ? 

Or  who  escape  Thine  arm  of  power  ? 
We  flee  unto  Thy  mercy. 

Lord  !  teach  us  so  to  mark  our  days, 
That  we  may  prize  them  duly  ; 

So  guide  our  feet  in  wisdom's  ways, 
That  we  may  love  Thee  truly  ; 

Return,  O  Lord  !  our  griefs  behold. 

And  with  Thy  goodness,  as  of  old, 
O  satisfy  us  early. 

109  THE  RESOLVE. 

Hath  my  heart  been  wavering  long  ? 
Have  I  dallied  oft  with  wrong  ? 

Now,  at  last,  I  firmly  say  : 
All  my  will  to  Thee  I  give, 
Only  to  my  God  to  live, 

And  to  serve  Him  night  and  day. 

Lord,  I  offer  at  Thy  feet 

All  I  have  most  dear  and  sweet, 

Lo  !  I  keep  no  secret  hoard. 
Try  my  heart,  and  lurks  there  aught 
False  within  its  inmost  thought. 

Take  it  hence  this  moment,  Lord  ! 


94  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

I  will  shun  no  toil  nor  woe  ; 
Where  Thou  leadest  I  will  go  ; 

Be  my  pathway  plain  or  rough. 
If  but  every  hour  may  be 
Spent  in  work  that  pleases  Thee, 

Ah  !  dear  Lord,  it  is  enough  ! 

Thee  I  make  my  choice  alone  ; 
Make  forever,  Lord,  Thine  own,    . 

All  my  pow'rs  of  soul  and  mind. 
I  have  chosen  now  Thy  way, 
Let  the  covenant  stand  for  aye 

That  my  hand  to-day  hath  signed. 


1 1 0    FOR  YOM  KIPPOOR  (DAY  OF  ATONE- 
MENT). 


I. 


To  Thee  we  give  ourselves  to-day  ; 
Forgetful  of  the  world  outside, 
We  tarry  in  Thy  house,  O  God  ! 
From  eventide  to  eventide. 

From  Thy  all-searching,  righteous  eye 
Our  deepest  heart  can  nothing  hide ; 
It  crieth  up  to  Thee  for  peace 
From  eventide  to  eventide. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  95 

Who  could  endure  shouldst  Thou,  O  God, 
As  we  deserve,  forever  chide  ! 
We,  therefore,  seek  Thy  pard'ning  grace 
From  eventide  to  eventide. 

O  may  we  lay  to  heart  how  swift 
The  years  of  life  do  onward  glide  ; 
So  learn  to  live  that  we  may  see 
Thy  light  at  our  life's  eventide. 

Ill  11 

(The  Way  to  Peace.) 

Thy  faithful  servant,  Lord,  doth  yearn 

For  Thy  consoling  grace  ; 
Spread  over  Him  its  healing  wing, 

His  guilt  do  Thou  efface. 

Were  not  Thy  word  :  Turn  back  from  sin 

And  I  will  turn  to  Thee, 
I,  like  a  helmsman  in  the  storm, 

Would,  helpless,  face  the  sea. 

To  Thy  despondent  servant  show 

The  path  of  penitents  : 
He  striveth  painfully  for  words 

To  tell  how  he  repents. 

O  God  !  I  tremble  when  I  mark 

How  day  on  day  is  lost, 
And  yet  my  heart,  by  passions  ruled, 

Still  to  and  fro  is  tossed. 


96  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

O  let  my  penitence  to-day 
Be  my  soul's  surety  ; 

Contrite  I  vow  to  serve  Thee  well  ; 
Be  merciful  to  me  ! 


1 1 2  FORGIVE  US. 

"  He  who  confesses  and  forsaketh  evil  shall  find  mercy. 
Prov.  xxviii  :  13. 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs  ; 

Listen  to  Thy  suppliant  ones, 
Thou,  to  whom  all  grace  belongs. 

Deep  our  shame  for  follies  past, 
Talents  wasted,  time  misspent, 

Hearts  absorbed  by  worldly  cares. 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent  ; 

Foolish  fears  and  proud  desires, 
Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain. 

Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise. 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain  ; 

These  and  every  secret  fault. 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own  ; 

Humbled  at  Thy  feet  we  bow, 

Seeking  strength  from  Thee  alone. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  97 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs  ; 

Oh  !  restore  thy  suppliant  ones, 
Thou  to  whom  all  grace  belongs. 


(13  THE  MEMORIAL  OF  THE   DEAD. 
I. 

O  what  is  man,  Omnipotent  ! 

That  Thou  rememberest  him  ? 

What  is  the  mortal  son  of  dust, 

That  thou  observest  him  ? 

For  sure  he  is  as  naught, 

A  shadow  fleeting  is  his  time  ; 

At  noon  he  shines,  a  verdant  plant, 

The  evening  finds  him  withered,  pale. 

Thus  all  men  to  their  graves  Thou  leadest, 

And  call'st  on  them  :  O  turn  ye  sons  of  men  ! 

O  that  they  learned  of  wisdom. 

Wisely  of  their  end  to  think  ; 

Riches  go  not  with  you  hence, 

Earthly  honors  stay  behind. 

Practise  virtue,  walk  upright, 

For  glorious  is  the  meed  of  pious  men  ; 

And  God  redeemeth  His  servants'  soul, 

Condemneth  not,  who  in  Him  trusts. 


9^  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS, 

1(4  SOUL,  WHY   ART    THOU    TROUBLED 
SO? 


IL 


Soul,  why  art  thou  troubled  so  ? 
Why  art  thou  so  sore  afraid  ? 
Feel'st  thou  not  the  Father  nigh, 
Him  whose  heart  contains  us  all  ? 
Lives  no  God  for  thee  on  high, 
Loving  while  His  judgments  fall  ? 

Look  above  ! 

God  is  love  ; 
Soul,  why  art  thou  troubled  so  ? 

Heart  and  eye, 

Lift  on  high, 
Every  tear  on  earth  that  flows, 
God,  the  world's  great  ruler  knows. 


Soul,  why  art  thou  troubled  so  ? 
Why  art  thou  so  sore  afraid  ? 
Art  thou  then  of  all  forsaken, 
Standest  thou  on  earth  alone  ? 
All  thou  loved'st  from  thee  taken. 
Nothing  thou  canst  call  thine  own  ? 

God  's  with  thee 

Eternally  ; 
Soul,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  dread  ; 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  99 

Firmly  trust 

God,  the  just  ; 
Never  shall  His  word  betray, 
Never  shall  His  love  decay. 

Soul,  why  art  thou  troubled  so  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  sore  afraid  ? 

From  thy  heart  has  fatal  death 

Torn  the  loved  ones  thou  wouldst  save  ! 

Sawest  thou  them,  with  anguished  breath, 

Sink  into  the  gloomy  grave  ? 

Death's  last  blow, 

Endeth  woe  ; 
Soul,  have  comfort  in  the  Lord  ! 

Tears  take  flight, 

For  in  light 
Walk  the  host  that  God  adore, 
Blessed,  blessed  evermore. 

(15  IN  PEACE  WITH  ALL. 

In  peace  with  all  the  world  we  live, 
Nor  let  our  angry  passion  burn. 

But  when  we  suffer  we  '11  forgive, 
And  good  for  evil  we  '11  return. 

And  we  '11  forgive  and  we  '11  forget. 
And  conquer  every  sullen  word, 

Unkindness  shall  with  love  be  met. 
And  evil  overcome  with  good. 


lOO  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

It  is  not  pride,  it  is  not  strife, 

No  bitter  thoughts,  nor  angry  deeds, 

Which  gild  with  joy  the  days  of  life  ; 
Resentment  still  to  sorrow  leads. 

When  love  shall  triumph,  love  alone 
Within  our  hearts  shall  ever  reign  ; 

Our  foes  subdued,  its  power  shall  own. 
And  once  loved  friends  be  friends  again. 


116  HARVEST. 

Lord  of  harvest  !  Thee  we  hail  ; 
Thine  ancient  promise  doth  not  fail ; 
The  varying  seasons  haste  their  round, 
With  goodness  all  their  years  are  crowned  ; 

Our  thanks  we  pay 

This  holy  day  ; 
O  let  our  hearts  in  tune  be  found  ! 

When  spring  doth  wake  the  song  of  mirth, 
When  summer  warms  the  fruitful  earth, 
When  winter  sweeps  the  naked  plain, 

Still  do  we  sing 

To  Thee,  our  King, 
Through  all  their  changes  Thou  dost  reign. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  lOI 

But  chiefly  when  Thy  liberal  hand 
Scatters  new  plenty  o'er  the  land, 
When  sounds  of  music  fill  the  air 
As  homewards  all  their  treasures  bear, 

We  too,  will  raise 

Our  hymn  of  praise, 
For  we  Thy  common  bounties  share. 


117  THANKSGIVING  HYMN. 

We  thank  Thee,  Lord, 
For  all  the  garnered  riches  we  have  stored, 
The  ripened  fruits  that  generous  autumn  yields 

From  sunny  fields. 

In  many  hues, 
Sustained  upon  earth's  bosom,  fed  by  dews, 
And  ripened  in  the  sunlight,  waves  the  grain 

O'er  hill  and  plain. 

And  patient  toil, 
Which  sowed  the  seed  upon  the  fertile  soil. 
And  watched  and  tended  through  the  summer  days, 

Thy  name  doth  praise. 

Thy  gifts  sustain 
The  body's  needs,  but  poverty  and  pain 
Oft  minister  to  higher  wants  than  those, 

The  spirit  knows. 


I02  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Then  come  what  will, 
Prosperity  or  failure,  good  or  ill, 
Unknown  or  understood,  still  be  adored 

Thy  ways,  O  Lord  ! 


11-8  CHANUKAH. 

(Days  of  the  Maccabees.) 
I. 

Great  arbiter  of  human  fate 

Whose  glory  ne'er  decays. 
To  Thee  alone  we  dedicate 

The  song  and  soul  of  praise. 
Thy  presence  Judah's  host  inspired 

On  danger's  post  to  rush  ; 
By  Thee  the  Maccabee  was  fired 

The  despot  foes  to  crush. 

Amid  the  ruins  of  their  land. 

In  Salem's  sad  decline. 
Stood  forth  a  brave  but  scanty  band, 

To  battle  for  their  shrine. 
In  bitterness  of  soul  they  wept 

Without  the  temple  walls  ; 
For  weeds  around  its  courts  had  crept 

And  foes  camped  in  its  halls. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  103 

Not  long  to  vain  regrets  they  yield  ; 

But  for  their  cherished  fame, 
Nerved  by  true  faith,  they  take  the  field, 

And  victory  obtain. 
But  whose  the  power,  whose  the  hand, 

AVhich  thus  to  triumph  led 
That  slender  but  heroic  band. 

From  which  blasphemers  fled  ? 

'T  was  Thine,  O  everlasting  King 

And  universal  Lord  ! 
Whose  wonder  still  Thy  servants  sing, 

And  ever  shall  record. 
And  thus  shall  Mercy's  hand  delight 

To  cleanse  the  blemished  heart, 
Rekindle  heaven's  waning  light. 

And  truth  and  peace  impart. 

(19  n. 

O  Lord,  Thy  children  here  to-day 
With  grateful  hearts  before  Thee  pray  ; 
With  joy  we  bend  before  Thy  throne. 
To  whom  our  inmost  thoughts  are  known. 

With  wondrous  might,  from  tyrant's  hand 
Thou  didst  relieve  the  gallant  band. 
The  valiant  few,  who  cleansed  Thy  shrine, 
And  caused  once  more  its  lights  to  shine  ! 


104  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

We  dedicate  our  lives  to  Thee  ! 

O  may  our  hearts  Thy  temples  be  ! 

O  light  within  us,  from  above, 

The  precious  flames  of  Truth  and  Love  \ 


120  m. 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  performed  of  old, 

Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

He  bids  us  make  His  glories  known. 
His  work  of  power  and  grace  ; 

And  we  '11  convey  His  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 

Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 
And  they  again  to  theirs, 

That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 
Their  hope  securely  stands  ; 

That  they  may  ne'er  forget  His  works, 
And  practise  His  commands. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  I05 

1 2 1  DEDICATION  OF  THE  HOUSE  OF  GOD. 

"  Have  we  not  all  One  Father  ?     Has  not  One  God  created 
us  all  ?  " — Malachi  ii  :   10. 

Undivided  unity  ! 
Thankfully  and  reverently, 
Father,  God  !  we  raised  to  Thee 
This  memorial  shrine  ! 

Smile  upon  Thy  servants  now, 
Hear  their  prayer,  accept  their  vow  ; 
Source  of  light  and  love,  do  Thou 
On  our  worship  smile. 

Here  may  truth  her  wings  extend  ; 
Here  may  zeal  and  knowledge  blend  ; 
Here  may  friend  encourage  friend 
In  the  onward  road  ; 

While  through  gladness  and  through  gloom, 
Thorns  that  wound,  and  flowers  that  bloom. 
Cradle,  pilgrimage,  and  tomb. 
Lead  us  all  to  God  ! 


22         IN  THE  HOUSE  OF  GOD. 

Here  holy  thoughts  a  light  have  shed, 

From  many  a  radiant  face. 
And  prayers  of  tender  hope  have  spread 

A  perfume  through  the  place. 


I06  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

And  anxious  hearts  have  pondered  here 

The  mystery  of  life, 
And  prayed  the  eternal  God  to  clear 

Their  doubts,  and  aid  their  strife. 

And  faith  and  peace  and  mighty  love 
That  from  the  Godhead  flow, 

Showed  them  the  life  of  heaven  above 
Springs  from  the  life  below. 

123        THE  MANNA  OF  TO-DAY. 

Day  by  day  the  manna  fell. 
O  to  learn  this  lesson  well  ! 
Still  by  constant  mercy  fed, 
Give  me.  Lord,  my  daily  bread. 

"  Day  by  day  "  the  promise  reads  ; 
Daily  strength  for  daily  needs  ; 
Cast  foreboding  fears  away, 
Take  the  manna  of  to-day. 

Lord  !  my  times  are  in  Thy  hand  ; 
All  my  sanguine  hopes  have  planned 
To  Thy  wisdom  I  resign, 
And  would  make  Thy  purpose  mine. 

Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give  ; 
Day  by  day  to  Thee  I  live  ; 
So  shall  added  years  fulfil. 
Not  my  own,  my  Father's  will. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  IO7 

124  MORNING. 

Since  Thou  hast  added  now,  O  God  ? 

Unto  my  life  another  day, 
And  giv'st  me  leave  to  walk  abroad 

And  labor  in  my  lawful  way, 
My  walks  and  works  with  me  begin, 
Conduct  me  forth  and  bring  me  in. 

Bad  courses  let  my  feet  forbear  ; 

Keep  Thou  my  hands  from  doing  wrong  • 
Let  not  ill  counsels  pierce  mine  ear. 

Nor  wicked  words  defile  my  tongue  ; 
And  keep  the  windows  of  each  eye 
That  no  strange  lusts  climb  in  thereby. 

But  guard  Thou  safe  my  heart  in  chief. 
That  neither  hate,  revenge,  nor  fear, 

Nor  vain  desire,  vain  joy  or  grief, 
Obtain  command  or  dwelling  there  ; 

And,  Lord,  with  every  saving  grace, 

Still  true  to  Thee,  maintain  that  place. 

So,  till  the  evening  of  this  morn. 
My  time  shall  then  so  well  be  spent. 

That  when  the  twilight  shall  return 
I  may  enjoy  it  with  content  ; 

And  to  Thy  praise  and  honor  say, 

That  this  has  proved  a  happy  day. 


I08  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

125  TO-DAY. 

So  here  hath  been  dawning 
Another  blue  day  : 
Think  !  wilt  thou  let  it 
Slip  useless  away  ? 

Out  of  eternity 

This  new  day  is  born  ; 

Into  eternity 

At  night  will  return. 

Behold  it  aforetime 
No  eye  ever  did  ; 
So  soon  it  forever 
From  all  eyes  is  hid. 

Here  hath  been  dawning 
Another  blue  day  : 
Think  !  wilt  thou  let  it 
Slip  useless  away  ? 


126  MORNING  THOUGHT. 

Sweet  morn  !  from  countless  cups  of  gold 

Thou  liftest  reverently  on  high 
More  incense  fine  than  earth  can  hold, 
To  fill  the  sky. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS,  IO9 

In  man,  O  morn,  a  loftier  good, 

With  conscious  blessing  fills  the  soul — 
A  life  by  reason  understood, 

Which  metes  the  whole. 

From  earth  and  earthly  toil  and  strife 

To  deathless  aims  his  soul  may  rise  ; 
Each  dawn  may  wake  to  better  life. 
With  surer  eyes. 

Such  grace  from  Thee,  O  God,  be  ours, 

Renewed  with  every  morning's  ray. 
And  freshening  still  with  added  flowers 
Each  future  day. 

127  THE  ONE  PRAYER. 

Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking  ! 
Now  is  breaking 
O'er  the  earth  another  day. 
Come  to  Him  who  made  this  splendor  ; 
See,  thou  render. 
All  thy  feeble  strength  can  pay. 

Gladly  hail  the  sun  returning  ; 
Ready  burning 
Be  the  incense  of  thy  powers  : 
For  the  night  is  safely  ended — 
God  hath  tended 
With  His  care  thy  helpless  hours. 


no  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Pray  that  He  may  prosper  ever 
Each  endeavor, 
When  thine  aim  is  good  and  true  ; 
But  that  He  may  ever  thwart  thee 
And  convert  thee, 
When  thou  evil  wouldst  pursue. 

(28  AWAKE,  MY  SOUL. 

Awake,  my  soul  !  awake,  my  tongue. 
My  God  accepts  the  grateful  song  ; 
Let  all  my  inward  powers  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

His  mercy  with  unchanging  rays 
Forever  shines,  while  time  decays  ; 
And  children's  children  shall  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

While  all  His  works  His  praise  proclaim, 
And  men  and  angels  bless  His  name, 
O  let  my  heart,  my  life,  my  tongue, 
•Attend  and  join  the  blissful  song. 

J29  MORNING  INVOCATION. 

Once  more  the  daylight  shines  abroad. 
O  brethren  !  let  us  praise  the  Lord, 
Whose  grace  and  mercy  thus  have  kept 
The  nightly  watch  while  we  have  slept. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  Hi 

To  Him  let  us  together  pray 
With  all  our  hearts  and  soul  to-day, 
That  He  would  keep  us  in  His  love 
And  all  our  guilt  and  sin  remove. 

Eternal  God  !  almighty  friend, 
Whose  deep  compassions  have  no  end, 
O  send  Thy  light  our  way  before, 
And  be  our  guardian  evermore. 

We  offer  up  ourselves  to  Thee, 
That  heart  and  word  and  deed  may  be 
In  all  things  guided  by  Thy  mind, 
And  in  Thine  eyes  acceptance  find. 


130  MORNING    PRAISE. 

In  the  morning  I  will  raise 
To  my  God  the  voice  of  praise  ; 
With  His  kind  protection  blest. 
Sweet  and  deep  has  been  my  rest. 

In  the  morning  I  will  pray 
For  His  blessing  on  the  day  ; 
What  this  day  shall  be  my  lot, 
Light  or  darkness,  know  I  not. 

Should  it  be  with  clouds  o'ercast, 
Clouds  of  sorrow  gathering  fast, 
Thou,  who  givest  light  divine. 
Shine  within  me,  Lord,  O  shine .' 


112  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  \ 

Show  me,  if  I  tempted  be, 
Needed  strength  to  find  in  Thee, 
And  a  perfect  triumph  win 
Over  every  bosom  sin. 

Then,  when  fall  the  shades  of  night,  ^' 
All  within  shall  still  be  light ; 
Thou  wilt  peace  around  diffuse, 
Gently  as  the  evening  dev/s. 

131  THE  PARTING  DAY. 

Maker  of  all  things  !  God  most  high  ! 
Great  Ruler  of  the  starry  sky  ! 
Who,  robing  day  v/ith  beauteous  light. 
Hast  clothed  in  soft  repose  the  night ; 

That  sleep  may  wearied  limbs  restore. 
And  fit  for  toil  and  use  once  more  ; 
May  gently  soothe  the  careworn  breast, 
And  lull  our  anxious  griefs  to  rest  ; 

We  thank  Thee  for  the  day  that  's  gone, 
We  pray  Thee,  now  the  night  comes  on  : 
To  Thee  our  rapt  affections  soar. 
And  Thee  our  chastened  souls  adore. 

And  while  the  parting  beams  of  day 
In  evening's  shadow  fade  away, 
Let  faith  no  'wildering  darkness  know. 
But  night  with  Thy  effulgence  glow. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  II3 

O  sleepless  ever  keep  the  mind  ! 
But  guilt  in  lasting  slumber  bind  ! 
From  every  evil  passion  free, 
O  may  our  hearts  repose  in  Thee  ! 


132  EVENING  SACRIFICE. 

And  now,  O  Lord,  my  God,  or  ere 

This  day  in  sleep  forgotten  be, 
Its  dying  breath  must  rise  in  prayer, 

And  bear  my  latest  thoughts  to  Thee. 

And  since,  perchance,  no  morrow's  light 
May  greet  mine  ear  with  wakening  call. 

In  Thy  good  care  I  leave  this  night 
Myself,  my  life,  my  heart,  mine  all ! 

The  loved  ones,  those  I  hold  so  dear, 

Be  pleased,  sweet  Lord,  to  guard  and  keep 

To  all  their  hearts  this  night  draw  near, 
And  tend  and  bless  them  while  they  sleep. 

On  eyes  that  weep,  on  hearts  that  bleed, 
May  all  Thy  richest  blessings  fall ; 

I  ask  Thy  help  for  all  who  need. 
And  asking  this,  I  pray  for  all. 

And  if  to  morn  in  safety  brought. 

Grant  that  sweet  breathings,  pure  and  true, 
May  rest  on  each  awakening  thought, 

As  on  fresh  flowers  the  early  dew. 


114  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

133  GOOD-NIGHT. 

When  thou  hast  spent  the  lingering  day 

In  pleasure  and  delight, 
Or  after  toil  and  weary  way 

Dost  seek  thy  rest  at  night, 
Unto  thy  pain  and  pleasure  past 

Add  this  one  labor  yet, 
Ere  sleep  close  up  thine  eye  too  fast ; 

Do  not  thy  God  forget, 


But  search  within  thy  secret  thought 

What  deeds  did  thee  befall, 
And  if  thou  find  amiss  in  aught, 

To  God  for  mercy  call. 
But  if  thou  find  no  thing  amiss 

That  thou  canst  call  to  mind. 
Yet  even  then  remember  this  : 

There  is  the  more  behind. 


And  think  how  well  soe'er  it  be. 

That  thou  has  spent  the  day — 
It  came  of  God  and  not  of  thee 

So  to  direct  thy  way. 
Thus,  if  thou  try  thy  daily  deeds 

Not  shrinking  from  this  pain, 
Thy  life  shall  cleanse  the  corn  from  weeds 

And  thine  shall  be  the  gain. 


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(34  EVENING  PRAYER. 

"  The  Lord  is  my  light,  my  help,  the  strength  of  my  life." 
— Psalm  xxvii  :   i. 

As  darker,  darker  fall  around 

The  shadows  of  the  night, 
We  gather  here,  with  hymn  and  prayer, 

To  seek  the  eternal  Light. 

Father  in  heaven,  to  Thee  are  known 

Our  many  hopes  and  fears, 
Our  heavy  weight  of  mortal  toil. 

Our  bitterness  of  tears. 

We  pray  Thee  for  our  absent  ones. 
Who  have  been  with  us  here  ; 

And  in  our  secret  heart  we  name 
The  distant  and  the  dear. 

For  weary  eyes,  and  aching  hearts, 
And  feet  that  from  Thee  rove, 

The  sick,  the  poor,  the  tried,  the  fallen. 
We  pray  Thee,  God  of  love. 

We  bring  to  Thee  our  hopes  and  fears, 

And  at  Thy  footstool  lay  ; 
And.  Father,  Thou  who  lovest  all 

Wilt  hear  us  as  we  pray. 


Il6  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

135  EVENING  HYMN. 

Father,  now  the  day  is  over, 

As  the  sun  sinks  in  the  west. 
Ere  the  night  creeps  slowly  round  me, 
Ere  soft  slumber  be  my  guest ; 

Let  me  bless  Thee,  that  to-day 
Thou,  my  God,  hast  been  my  stay. 

For  the  birds  and  flowers  I  thank  Thee, 

For  each  song  and  perfume  sweet, 
For  the  faith  that  dare  address  Thee, 
For  the  love  that  may  Thee  greet ; 
Most  that  I  for  every  gift 
May  my  soul  to  Thee  uplift. 

For  the  love  of  friends  I  bless  Thee, 

Who  to-day  my  joy  have  shared. 
Whose  true  hearts,  spread  out  before  me. 
Have  Thy  love  to  me  declared  ; 

For  each  thought  of  truth  and  love 
They  have  echoed  from  above. 

For  the  mystic  bond  which  binds  us 

Each  to  each,  and  all  to  Thee, 
And  with  all  the  past  entwines  us 
In  the  world's  long  harmony  ; 

For  each  striving  human  soul 
Which  is  part  of  Thy  great  whole. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  II7 

For  each  gift  Thou  hast  withholden 
From  my  foolish,  grasping  hand  ; 
For  each  pang  which  quick  has  chidden 
Every  breach  of  Thy  command  ; 
For  the  weariness  and  pain 
Which  Thou  hast  not  sent  in  vain. 

Let  Thy  spirit  reign  within  me, 

Guard  me  in  unconscious  sleep  ; 
I  shall  feel  that  Thou  art  with  me 
While  death  slumbers  o'er  me  creep;  — 
And  the  journey's  peril  past, 
I  shall  rest  with  Thee  at  last. 

136  EVENING. 

Again  as  evening  shadow  falls, 
We  gather  in  these  hallowed  walls  ; 
And  vesper  hymn  and  vesper  prayer 
Rise  mingling  on  the  silent  air. 

May  struggling  hearts  that  seek  release 
Here  find  the  rest  of  God's  own  peace  ; 
And,  strengthened  here  by  hymn  and  prayer, 
Lay  down  the  burden  and  the  care  ! 

O  God,  our  light  !  to  Thee  we  bow, 
Within  all  shadows  standest  Thou  : 
Give  deeper  calm  than  night  can  bring  ; 
Give  sweeter  songs  than  lips  can  sing. 


Il8  HYMNS     AND    ANTHEMS. 

Life's  tumult  we  must  meet  again, 
We  cannot  at  Thy  shrine  remain  ; 
But  in  the  spirit's  secret  cell 
May  hymn  and  prayer  forever  dwell. 


137       PRAYER  FOR  THE  NIGHT. 

Now  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing. 
The  light  and  darkness  are  of  His  disposing  ; 
And  'neath  His  shadow  here  to  rest  we  yield  us. 
For  He  will  shield  us. 

Let  evil  thoughts  and  passions  flee  before  us  ; 
Till  morning  cometh,  watch,  O  Father,  o'er  us, 
In  soul  and  body  Thou  from  harm  defend  us, 
Thy  mercy  send  us. 

Let  pious  thoughts  be  ours  when  sleep  o'ertakes  us, 
Our   earliest    thoughts    be    Thine   when    morning 

wakes  us  ; 
All  sick  and  mourners,  we  to  Thee  commend  them  ; 
Do  thou  befriend  them. 

We  have  no  refuge,  none  on  earth  to  aid  us. 
But  Thee,  O  Father,  who  Thine  own  hast  made  us; 
Keep  us  in  life  ;  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. 


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(38  IN  THE  NIGHT. 

In  the  dead  silence  of  the  voiceless  night, 
When  from  my  wakeful  eyes  the  slumbers  flee, 
Whom  in  the  darkness  doth  my  spirit  seek, 
O  God,  but  Thee  ? 


And  if  there  be  a  weight  upon  my  heart, 
Some  lingering  sadness  of  the  day  foregone — 
Scarce  knowing  what  it  is,  I  fly  to  Thee 
And  lay  it  down. 

Or,  if  it  be  the  chilling  gloom  that  creeps 
Before  the  shadow  of  advancing  ill, 
My  soul  still  rests  unheeding  what  it  is. 

Since  't  is  Thy  will. 

More  tranquil  than  the  stillness  of  the  night. 
More  peaceful  than  the  silence  of  this  hour. 
More  blest  than  any  thing,  my  spirit  lies 

Beneath  Thy  power. 

For  what  is  there  on  earth  that  I  desire. 
Of  all  that  it  can  give  or  take  from  me  ; 
Or  whom  in  heaven  doth  my  spirit  seek, 
O  God,  but  Thee  ? 


I20  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.     ■ 

139         A  COLLOQUY  WITH  GOD. 

The  night  is  come  like  to  the  day, 
Depart  not  Thou,  Great  God,  away  ; 
Let  not  my  sins,  black  as  the  night, 
Eclipse  the  lustre  of  Thy  light. 
Keep  still  in  my  horizon,  for  to  me 
The  sun  makes  not  the  day,  but  Thee. 
Thou  whose  nature  cannot  sleep, 
On  my  temple  sentry  keep  ; 
Guard  me  'gainst  those  watchful  foes 
Whose  eyes  are  open,  while  mine  close. 
Let  no  dreams  my  head  infest 
But  such  as  Jacob's  temple  blest. 
While  I  do  rest,  my  soul  advance, 
Make  my  sleep  a  holy  trance. 
That  I  may,  my  rest  being  wrought, 
Awake  into  some  holy  thought, 
And  with  as  active  vigor  run 
My  course  as  doth  the  noble  sun. 
Sleep  is  a  death  !     O  make  me  try 
By  sleeping  what  it  is  to  die, 
And  as  gently  lay  my  head 
On  my  grave  as  on  my  bed. 
Howe'er  I  rest,  Great  God,  let  me 
Awake  again,  at  last,  with  Thee. 
And  thus  assured  behold  I  lie 
Securely,  or  to  wake  or  die. 


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140  MOTHERHOOD. 

Lord,  who  ordainest  for  mankind 
Benignant  toils  and  tender  cares, 

We  thank  Thee  for  the  ties  that  bind 
The  mother  to  the  child  she  bears. 

We  thank  Thee  for  the  hopes  that  rise 
Within  her  heart  as,  day  by  day. 

The  dawning  soul  from  those  young  eyes 
Looks  with  a  clearer,  steadier  ray. 

And,  grateful  for  the  blessing  given, 
With  that  dear  infant  on  her  knee, 

She  trains  the  eye  to  look  to  heaven. 
The  voice  to  lisp  a  prayer  to  Thee. 

All-gracious  !  grant  to  those  who  bear 
A  mother's  charge,  the  strength  and  light 

To  lead  the  steps  that  own  their  care 
In  ways  of  love  and  truth  and  right. 


141         DEDICATION  OF  A  CHILD. 

This  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee, 

O  God  of  grace  and  purity  ! 

Shield  it  from  sin  and  threatening  wrong, 

And  let  Thy  love  its  life  prolong. 


122  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.    ■ 

O  may  Thy  spirit  gently  draw- 
Its  willing  soul  to  keep  Thy  law  ! 
May  virtue,  piety,  and  truth 
Dawn  even  with  its  dawning  youth  ! 


142  JOY   IN  GOD'S  WORKS. 

(Psalm  xcii.) 
For  the  day  of  rest. 

Thou  who  art  enthroned  above, 
Thou  by  whom  we  live  and  move, 
O  how  sv/eet,  with  joyful  tongue 
To  resound  Thy  praise  in  song  ! 

When  the  morning  paints  the  skies. 
When  the  sparkling  stars  arise, 
All  Thy  favors  to  rehearse. 
And  give  thanks  in  grateful  verse. 

Sweet  the  day  of  sacred  rest. 
When  devotion  fills  the  breast  ; 
When  we  dwell  within  Thy  house. 
Hear  Thy  word,  and  pay  our  vows. 

From  Thy  works  our  joys  arise, 
O  Thou  only  good  and  wise  ! 
Who  Thy  wonders  can  declare  ? 
How  profound  Thy  counsels  are  ! 


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Warm  our  hearts  with  sacred  fire, 
Grateful  fervors  still  inspire  ; 
All  our  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
Ever  in  Thy  praise  unite. 


143  THE  OPENING  YEAR. 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
By  which,  supported,  still  we  stand  : 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows  ; 
That  mercy  crowns  it  till  it  close. 


By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  are  we  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 
By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 
We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 
Thou  art  our  joy,  and  Thou,  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 


124  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS^ 

144      THE  ANGEL  OF  PATIENCE. 

To  weary  hearts,  to  mourning  homes, 
God's  meekest  angel  gently  comes. 
No  power  hath  he  to  banish  pain, 
Or  give  us  back  our  lost  again  ; 
And  yet,  in  tenderest  love,  our  dear 
And  heavenly  Father  sends  him  here. 

There  's  quiet  in  that  angel's  glance, 

There  's  rest  in  his  still  countenance  ; 

He  mocks  no  grief  with  idle  cheer. 

Nor  wounds  with  words  the  mourner's  ear  ; 

But  ills  and  woes  he  may  not  cure, 

He  kindly  trains  us  to  endure. 

Angel  of  patience  !  sent  to  calm 
Our  feverish  brows  with  cooling  balm, 
To  lay  the  storms  of  hope  and  fear, 
And  reconcile  life's  smile  and  tear, 
The  throbs  of  wounded  pride  to  still. 
And  make  our  own  our  Father's  will ! 

O  thou  who  mournest  on  thy  way 
With  longings  for  the  close  of  day  ;. 
He  walks  with  thee,  that  angel  kind, 
And  gently  whispers,  "  Be  resigned  !  " 
Bear  up,  bear  on,  the  end  shall  tell, 
The  dear  Lord  ordereth  all  things  well. 


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(45  THE  SONG  OF  TRUST. 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 

Hope  and  be  undismayed  ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 
Through  waves,  through  clouds  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way  ; 
Wait  thou  His  time,  so  shall  the  night 

Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

He  everywhere  hath  sway, 

And  all  things  serve  His  might ; 
His  every  act  pure  blessing  is. 

His  path  unsullied  light. 
When  He  makes  bare  His  arm, 

What  shall  His  work  withstand  ? 
When  He  His  people's  cause  defends, 

Who,  who  shall  stay  His  hand  ? 


Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway 

To  choose  and  to  command  ; 
With  wonder  filled,  thou  then  shalt  own, 

How  wise,  how  strong  His  hand. 
Thou  comprehend'st  Him  not ; 

Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell  : 
God  sits  as  Sovereign  on  the  throne  ; 

He  ruleth  all  things  well. 


126  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord  ! 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee  ; 
O  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee  ! 
Let  us,  in  life  and  death, 

Boldly  Thy  truth  declare  ! 
And  publish  with  our  latest  breath 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 


146  INVOCATION. 

Grant  me  a  way,  O  Lord  and  Guardian  mine. 
Thy  praise  to  show,  and  prove  that  I  am  Thine  ; 
Help  me,  when  sin  allures  with  promise  fair. 
To  shun  the  snare. 

Let  good  will  strengthen  me  for  others'  needs. 
And  time  and  place  still  serve  for  noble  deeds. 
That  piously  the  work  of  love  be  done, 
As  't  was  begun. 

Courage  and  zeal  Thy  will  and  work  demand  ; 
Oh  !  may  the  timid  pretext  never  stand, 
That  for  Thy  purposes  my  strength  may  quail, 
Or  due  time  fail. 

Yes,  I  will  learn  to  rule  this  stubborn  clay. 
Will  drive  temptation's  false  delights  away, 
So  that  I  daily  over  every  sin 

New  strength  may  win 


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147      THE  WORTH  OF  SUFFERING. 

O  deem  not  that  earth's  crowning  bliss 

Is  found  in  joy  alone  ; 
For  sorrow,  bitter  though  it  be, 

Hath  blessings  all  its  own. 

As  blossoms  smitten  by  the  rain 

Their  sweetest  odors  yield  ; 
As  where  the  plough  has  deepest  struck, 

Rich  harvests  crown  the  field. 

So  to  the  hopes,  by  sorrow  crushed, 

A  nobler  faith  succeeds  ; 
And  life,  by  trials  furrowed,  bears 

The  fruit  of  loving  deeds. 


148      FOR  SPIRITUAL  STRENGTH. 

O  Lord,  to  whom  the  heart's  desires  lie  bare 
Ere  yet  expressed  in  supplicating  prayer. 
Grant  me  but  this  and  gladly  will  I  die  : 
That  Thou  to  me  Thy  grace  wilt  not  deny  ! 
Keep  in  Thy  hand  my  life  until  its  close. 
And  sweet  I  '11  slumber  in  my  soul's  repose. 


128 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 


Swayed  by  the  impetus  of  youth  till  now, 
When  may  my  conscience  its  own  strength  avow  ? 
The  worldliness  that  dwells  within  my  heart 
Kath  kept  me  from  my  longed-for  goal  apart  ; 
How  can  I,  living,  truly  love  the  Lord, 
I,  slave  of  passion  and  of  sin  abhorred  ? 

'T  is  death  in  life  Thy  standard  to  desert  ; 
'T  is  life  in  death  Thy  power  to  assert. 
Yet  passeth  me,  how  I  Thy  grace  shall  gain. 
How  prove  my  faith,  Thy  service  how  attain  ? 
Lead  me,  O  Lord  !    upon  Thy  tranquil  way, 
Deliver  me  from  folly's  tempting  sway. 


f49        "IT  MIGHT  HAVE  BEEN." 

Led  by  kindlier  hand  than  ours. 

We  journey  through  this  earthly  scene, 

And  should  not  in  our  weary  hours 
Turn  to  regret  what  might  have  been. 

And  yet  these  hearts,  when  torn  by  pain. 
Or  wrung  by  disappointment  keen. 

Will  seek  relief  from  present  cares 

In  thoughts  of  joys  that  might  have  been, 


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But  let  us  still  these  wishes  vain  ; 

We  know  not  that  of  which  we  dream. 
Our  lives  might  have  been  sadder  yet  ; 

God  only  knows  what  might  have  been. 

Forgive  us,  Lord,  our  little  faith  : 
And  keep  us  all,  from  morn  till  e'en, 

Still  to  beHeve  that  lot  the  best 

Which  is — not  that  which  might  have  been. 

And  grant,  we  may  so  pass  the  days 
The  cradle  and  the  grave  between, 

That  death's  dark  may  not  darker  be 

For  thought  of  what  life  might  have  been. 

150  WHO  IS  THE  ANGEL  THAT  COMETH  ? 

(A  Chant.) 

Who  is  the  angel  that  cometh  ? 

Life! 
Let  us  not  question  what  he  brings. 

Peace  or  strife  ; 
Under  the  shade  of  his  mighty  wings. 

One  by  one, 
Are  his  secrets  told  ; 

One  by  one. 
Lit  by  the  rays  of  each  morning  sun, 
Shall  a  new  flower  its  petals  unfold, 
With  the  mystery  hid  in  its  heart  of  gold. 


130  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

We  will  arise  and  go  forth  to  greet  him, 
Singing  gladly  with  one  accord  : 
*'  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh 
In  the  name  of  the  Lord." 

Who  is  the  angel  that  cometh  ? 

Pain! 
Let  us  arise  and  go  forth  to  greet  him  ; 

Not  in  vain 
Is  the  summons  come  for  us  to  meet  him  ; 

He  will  stay 
And  darken  our  sun  ; 

He  will  stay 
A  desolate  night,  a  weary  day. 

Since  in  that  shadow  our  work  is  done, 
And  in  that  shadow  our  crowns  are  won, 
Let  us  say  still,  while  his  bitter  chalice 
.  Slowly  into  our  hearts  is  poured  : 
"  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh 
In  the  name  of  the  Lord." 

Who  is  the  angel  that  cometh  ? 

Death  ! 
But  do  not  shudder  and  do  not  fear  ; 

Hold  your  breath, 
For  a  kingly  presence  is  drawing  near. 

Cold  and  bright 
In  his  flashing  steel, 

Cold  and  bright 


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The  smile  that  comes  like  a  starry  light 
To  calm  the  terror  and  grief  we  feel ; 
He  comes  to  help,  and  to  save,  and  to  heal. 
Then  let  us,  baring  our  hearts  and  kneeling, 
Sing  while  we  wait  this  angel's  sword  : 
"  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh 
In  the  name  of  the  Lord." 


151  MEDITATION    ON  DEATH. 

Forget  thine  anguish, 

Vexed  heart  again  ! 
Why  shouldst  thou  languish 

With  earthly  pain  ? 
The  husk  shall  slumber 

Bedded  in  clay, 
Silent  and  sombre, 

Oblivion's  prey. 

Why  full  of  terror. 
Compassed  with  error, 
Trouble  thy  heart 
For  thy  mortal  part  ? 
The  soul  flies  home, 
The  corpse  is  dumb. 
Of  all  thou  didst  have 
Follows  naught  to  the  grave  ; 
Thou  fliest  thy  nest 
Swift  as  a  bird  to  thy  rest. 


132  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Life  is  a  vine  branch, 

A  vintager,  death  ; 
He  threatens  and  lowers, 

More  near  with  each  breath, 
Then  hasten,  arise, 

Seek  God,  O  my  soul ! 
For  time  quickly  flies 

Though  far  seems  the  goal. 


152  IT  SINGETH  LOW  IN  EVERY  HEART. 

It  singeth  low  in  every  heart, 

We  hear  it  each  and  all, — 

A  song  of  those  who  answer  not, 

However  we  may  call. 

They  throng  the  silence  of  the  breast, 

We  see  them  as  of  yore, — 

The  kind,  the  brave,  the  true,  the  sweet, 

Though  they  are  here  no  m_ore. 

'T  is  hard  to  take  the  burden  up, 
When  these  have  laid  it  down  ; 
They  brightened  all  the  joy  of  life, 
They  softened  every  frown. 
But  oh  !  't  is  good  to  think  of  them 
When  we  are  troubled  sore  ; 
Thanks  be  to  God  that  such  have  been, 
Although  they  are  no  more. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  133 

More  home-like  seems  the  vast  Unknown, 

Since  they  have  entered  there  ; 

To  follow  them  were  not  so  hard, 

Wherever  they  may  fare. 

They  cannot  be  where  God  is  not, 

On  any  sea  or  shore  : 

Whate'er  betides,  Thy  love  abides, 

Our  God  for  evermore. 

153  SOWING  AND  REAPING. 

Sow  with  a  generous  hand, 

Pause  not  for  toil  and  pain  ; 
Weary  not  through  the  heat  of  summer. 

Weary  not  through  the  cold  spring  rain  ; 
But  wait  till  the  autumn  comes 

For  the  sheaves  of  golden  grain. 

Scatter  the  seed  and  fear  not, — 

A  table  will  be  spread  ; 
What  matter  if  you  are  too  weary 

To  eat  your  hard-earned  bread  ? 
Sow  while  the  earth  is  broken. 

For  the  hungry  must  be  fed. 

O  sow  ! — for  the  hours  are  fleeting 

And  the  seed  must  fall  to-day. 
And  care  not  what  hands  shall  reap  it, 

Or  if  you  shall  have  passed  away 
Before  the  waving  cornfields 

Shall  gladden  the  sunny  day. 


134  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Sow — and  look  onward,  upward, 
Where  the  starry  light  appears, 

Where,  in  spite  of  the  coward's  doubting 
Or  your  own  heart's  trembling  fears, 

You  shall  reap  in  joy  the  harvest 
You  have  sown  to-day  in  tears. 


154     IN  UNITY  WITH  GOD  AND  MAN. 

Eternal  Ruler  of  the  ceaseless  round 

Of  circling  planets  singing  on  their  way  ; 

Guide  of  the  nations  from  the  night  profound 
Into  the  glory  of  the  perfect  day  ; 

Rule  in  our  hearts  that  we  may  ever  be 

Guided  and  strengthened  and  upheld  by  Thee. 

We  would  be  one  in  hatred  of  all  wrong, 
One  in  our  love  of  all  things  sweet  and  fair, 

One  with  the  joy  that  breaketh  into  song. 
One  with  the  grief  that  trembles  into  prayer. 

One  in  the  power  that  makes  Thy  children  free 

To  follow  truth  and  thus  to  follow  Thee. 

Oh,  clothe  us  with  Thy  heavenly  armor,  Lord  ! 

Thy  trusty  shield.  Thy  word  of  Love  divine  ; 
Our  inspiration  be  Thy  constant  word  ; 

We  ask  no  victories  that  are  not  Thine  ; 
Give  or  withhold,  let  pain  or  pleasure  be, 
Enough  to  know  that  we  are  serving  Thee. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 35 

(55  WEEP  NO  MORE. 

Relentless  and  unswerving  in  its  course, 
Time  reaches  onward  in  its  dread  career  ; 

And  earth  that  nourished,  earth  that  was  the  source. 
Reclaims  her  part,  resigned  with  many  a  tear. 

But  why  bewail  the  fate  of  our  loved  dead  ? 

Why  selfishly  thus  weep  above  the  bier  ? 
Their  care  is  gone,  their  every  sorrow  fled  : 

It  's  but  the  living  that  can  claim  the  tear. 


They  dread  no  more  for  whom  we  vainly  mourn  ; 

Their  pangs  are  past,  their  souls  from  shackles 
free. 
Their  prison  gates  were  oped,  their  fetters  torn. 

They  fled — redeemed  for  all  eternity. 


Eternity  !  O  mighty,  wond'rous  thought ! 

What  words  sufficient  for  so  high  a  theme  ! 
With  promises  of  God's  sweet  mercy  fraught — 

The  joyous  morning  after  this  life's  dream  ; 


A  dream  that  points  to  hope  of  future  meed, 
.    The  recompense  of  every  earthly  woe  ; 
Our  trust  in  God  that  they  whose  souls  He  freed. 
Immunity  from  earthly  troubles  know. 


136  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

156  AT  THE  PORTAL  OF  THE  GRAVE. 
I. 

Alas  for  him  who  never  sees 
The  stars  shine  through  his  cypress-trees  ! 
Who,  hopeless,  lays  his  dead  away, 
Nor  looks  to  see  the  breaking  day 
Across  the  mournful  marbles  play  ! 
Who  hath  not  learned,  in  hours  of  faith. 
The  truth,  to  flesh  and  sense  unknown  : 
That  life  is  ever  lord  of  death 
And  love  can  never  lose  its  own. 

II. 

So  live,  that  when  thy  summons  comes  to  join 
The  innumerable  caravan  which  moves 
To  that  mysterious  realm  where  each  shall  take 
His  chamber  in  the  silent  halls  of  death, 
Thou  go  not  as  the  quarry-slave  at  night, 
Scourged  to  his  dungeon  ;  but,  sustained  and  soothed 
By  an  unfaltering  trust,  approach  thy  grave 
Like  one  who  wraps  the  drapery  of  his  couch 
About  him,  and  lies  down  to  pleasant  dreams. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 37 

(57  FUNERAL  HYMN. 

Clay  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust ! 
Let  them  mingle — for  they  must  ! 
Give  to  earth  the  earthly  clod, 
For  the  spirit  's  fled  to  God. 

Dust  to  dust,  and  clay  to  clay  ! 
Ashes  now  with  ashes  lay  ! 
Earthly  mould  to  earth  be  given, 
For  the  spirit  's  fled  to  heaven. 

Never  more  shall  midnight's  damp 
Darken  round  this  mortal  lamp  ; 
Never  more  shall  noonday's  glance 
Search  this  mortal  countenance. 

Deep  the  pit  and  cold  the  bed 
Where  the  spoils  of  death  are  laid  ; 
Stiff  the  curtains,  chill  the  gloom. 
Of  man's  melancholy  tomb. 

Look  aloft  !  the  spirit  's  risen — 
Death  cannot  the  soul  imprison  ; 
'T  is  in  heaven  the  spirits  dwell. 
Glorious,  though  invisible. 

Thither  let  us  turn  our  view, 
Peace  is  there  and  comfort  too  ; 
There  shall  those  we  love  be  found, 
Tracing  joy's  eternal  round. 


138  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

158  FAITH   AND  HOPE. 

The  world  may  change  from  old  to  new, 

From  new  to  old  again, 
Yet  hope  and  heaven,  forever  true. 

Within  man's  heart  remain. 
The  dreams  that  bless  the  weary  soul, 

The  struggles  of  the  strong, 
Are  steps  toward  some  happy  goal, 

The  story  of  hope's  song. 


Hope  leads  the  child  to  plant  the  flower. 

The  man  to  sow  the  seed  ; 
Nor  leaves  fulfilment  to  the  hour, 

But  prompts  again  to  deed  ; 
And  ere  upon  the  old  man's  dust 

The  grass  is  seen  to  wave. 
We  look  through  falling  tears  to  trust 

Hope's  sunshine  in  the  grave. 


Oh,  no  !  it  is  no  flattering  lure. 

No  fancy  weak  or  fond, 
When  hope  would  bid  us  rest  secure 

In  the  better  life  beyond. 
Nor  love,  nor  shame,  nor  grief,  nor  sin. 

His  promise  may  gainsay  ; 
The  voice  divine  hath  spoke  within, 

And  God  cannot  betray. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 39 

J59  ABIDE  IN  ME. 

Abide  in  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  in  Thee  ; 

From  this  good  hour,  O  leave  me  nevermore  ; 
Then  shall  the  discord  cease,  the  wound  be  healed, 

The  life-long  bleeding  of  the  soul  be  o'er. 

Abide  with  me  ;  o'ershadow  with  Thy  love 

Each  half-formed  purpose  and  dark  thought  of 
sin  ; 

Quench  ere  it  rise  each  selfish,  low  desire  ; 
And  keep  my  soul  as  Thine,  calm  and  divine. 

Abide  in  me  :  there  have  been  moments  blest. 
When    I    have    heard   Thy  voice   and  felt   Thy 
power  ; 

Then  evil  lost  its  grasp  ;  and  passion,  hushed. 
Owned  the  Divine  enchantment  of  the  hour. 

These  were  but  seasons  beautiful  and  rare  ; 

Abide  in  me,  and  they  shall  ever  be. 
Fulfil  at  once  Thy  precept  and  my  prayer  ; 

Come  and  abide  in  me,  and  I  in  Thee. 

160  BEFORE  PARTING. 

I. 

Now,  as  the  parting  hour  is  nigh. 
In  our  last  song,  with  glad  refrain, 

To  God  on  earth  and  in  the  sky 
We  lift  both  voice  and  heart  again. 


140  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Soon  may  that  blessed  morn  arise, 

When  o'er  the  earth,  from  east  to  west, 

Thy  light  shall  flood  the  earth  and  skies, 
And  all  mankind  in  Thee  be  blest ! 


II. 


Be  Thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And,  as  Thy  glory  fills  the  sky. 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  Thou  art  here  as  there  obeyed. 

III. 

Now  glory  be  to  God  on  high. 
Who  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky 
Whose  law  is  perfect,  true,  and  sure  ; 
Whose  mercy  ever  doth  endure. 


IV. 


To  God,  whose  mercies  never  end, 
Our  overflowing  thanks  we  pour  ; 

Whose  light  and  truth  through  earth  extend  ; 
Whose  goodness  is  for  evermore. 

Then  let  our  hearts  and  lips  unite 
To  chant  our  thanks  in  choral  lays, 

As  we  in  gratitude  recite 

O  Lord,  Thy  everlasting  praise. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  I4I 

161  V. 

"  For  ye  shall  go  out  with  joy,  and  be  led  forth  with  peace." 
— Isaiah  iv  :  12. 

Father,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we  raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise  ; 
We  stand  to  bless  Thee,  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then  lowly  bending,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way  ; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day. 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  heart  from  shame. 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy  name. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace.    Lord,   through   the    coming 

night  ; 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 
From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children  free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life. 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife  ; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict  cease. 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

162  VI. 

Ere  to  the  world  again  we  go. 
Its  pleasures,  cares,  and  idle  show. 
Thy  grace  once  more,  O  God,  we  crave, 
From  folly  and  from  sin  to  save. 


142  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

May  the  great  truths  we  here  have  heard- 
The  lesson  of  Thy  holy  word — 
Dwell  in  the  inmost  bosom's  deep, 
And  all  our  souls  from  error  keep. 

O  may  the  influence  of  this  day 
Long  as  our  memory  with  us  stay, 
And  as  an  angel  guardian  prove, 
To  guide  us  to  our  home  above  ! 


163  GOD  OUR  GUIDE. 

God  and  Father,  Thou  hast  taught  me 

I  should  live  to  Thee  alone  ; 
Year  by  year  Thy  hand  hath  brought  me 

On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
When  I  wandered.  Thou  hast  found  me. 

When  I  doubted,  sent  me  light  ; 
Still  Thine  arm  has  been  around  me. 

All  my  paths  were  in  Thy  sight. 

I  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting, 

Wholly  rest  upon  Thine  arm, 
Follow  wholly  Thy  directing^ 

Thou  mine  only  guide  from  harm  ! 
Keep  me  from  mine  own  undoing, 

Help  me  turn  to  Thee  when  tried  ; 
Still  my  footsteps,  Father,  viewing, 

Keep  me  ever  at  Thy  side  ! 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 43 

164      GOD  IS  NOT  FAR  FROM  US. 

The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 

The  universal  Lord  ; 
Yet  He  in  humble  hearts  will  deign 

To  dwell  and  be  adored. 

Where'er  ascends  the  sacrifice 

Of  fervent  praise  and  prayer, 
Or  on  the  earth,  or  in  the  skies, 

The  heaven  of  God  is  there. 

His  presence  there  is  spread  abroad 

Through  realms,  through  worlds  unknown  ; 

Who  seek  the  mercies  of  our  God 
Are  ever  near  His  throne. 


(65  GIVE  THANKS  TO  GOD. 

Great  God  !  my  joyful  thanks  to  Thee 
Shall,  like  Thy  gifts,  continual  be  ; 
In  constant  streams  Thy  bounty  flows, 
Nor  end  nor  intermission  knows. 

Thy  kindness  all  my  comforts  gives  ; 
My  numerous  wants  Thy  hand  relieves 
Nor  can  I  ever,  Lord,  be  poor, 
Who  live  on  Thv  exhaustless  store. 


144  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

If  what  I  wish  Thy  will  denies, 
It  is  that  Thou  art  good  and  wise  ; 
Afflictions  which  may  make  me  mourn 
Thou  canst,  Thou  dost,  to  blessings  turn. 

Deep,  Lord,  upon  my  thankful  breast 
Let  all  Thy  favors  be  impressed  ; 
And  though  withdrawn  Thy  gifts  should  be, 
In  all  things  I  '11  give  thanks  to  Thee. 


(66  IN  THE  NIGHT. 

I. 

Unto  the  house  of  peace  my  spirit  yearns, 
Unto  the  source  of  being  my  soul  turns  ; 
To  where  the  sacred  life  of  heaven  burns, 
She  struggles  thitherward  by  day  and  night. 

The  splendor  of  the  Lord  doth  blind  her  eyes  ; 
Up  without  wings  she  soareth  to  the  skies, 
Longing  in  silence,  ever  seeks  to  rise 

In  dusky  evening  and  in  darksome  night. 

To  her  the  wonder  of  God's  works  appear  ; 
She  longs  with  fervor  Him  to  draw  anear  ; 
The  tidings  of  His  glory  doth  she  hear 

From  morn  to  even  and  from  night  to  night. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  145 

The  heaven  of  Thy  grace  did  o'er  me  rest, 
Yet  was  Thy  worship  banished  from  my  breast. 
Almighty  !  Thou  didst  seek  me  out  and  test 
To  try,  and  to  instruct  me  in  the  right. 

In  flesh  imprisoned  is  the  son  of  Hght, 
This  life  is  but  a  bridge  when  seen  aright. 
Rise  in  the  silent  hour  and  pray  with  might  ; 
Awake  and  call  upon  thy  God  by  night. 

167  n 

Infatuate,  I  trifled  faith  away, 

In  nothingness  drained  through  my  manhood's  day  ; 
Therefore  my  streaming  tears  I  may  not  stay — 
They  are  my  meat  and  drink  by  day  and  night. 

Hasten  to  cleanse  thyself  of  sin  ;  arise  ! 
Follow  truth's  path  that  leads  unto  the  skies  : 
As  swift  as  yesterday  existence  flies. 
Brief,  even  as  a  watch  within  the  night. 

Youth's  charm  has  like  a  fleeting  shadow  gone, 
With  eagle  wings  the  hours  of  life  have  flown  ; 
Alas  !  the  time  when  pleasure  I  have  known 
I  may  not  now  recall  by  day  or  night. 

Observe  a  pious  fear,  be  whole  again. 
Hasten  to  purge  thy  heart  of  every  stain  ; 
No  more  from  prayer  and  penitence  refrain, 
But  turn  unto  Thy  God  by  day  and  night. 


146  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

He  speaks  :  My  child,  yea,  I  will  send  thee  aid  ; 
Bend  thou  thy  steps  to  me  ;  be  not  afraid  ! 
No  nearer  friend  than  I  am  hast  thou  made  ; 
Patiently  wait  the  day,  to  which  there  is  no  night. 


168        THE  SOVEREIGN  POWER. 

(Psalm  cxlv.) 

I  will  extol  Thee,  O  my  King ! 

Thy  holiness  proclaim  ; 
And  earth  with  every  voice  shall  sing 

The  glories  of  Thy  name. 

Thy  tender  mercies  brightly  shine  ; 

Immortal  is  Thy  pow'r  ; 
Thy  love,  a  beaming  ray  divine, 

That  lights  each  passing  hour. 

The  mem'ry  of  Thy  goodness  still 
Shall  grateful  hearts  pervade  ; 

Thy  majesty  and  glory  will 
Forever  be  displayed. 

The  eyes  of  all  shall  wait  on  Thee, 
For  perfect  are  Thy  ways  ; 

And  pious  hearts  united  be, 
O  Maker  !  in  Thy  praise. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  147 

169  THE  DIVINE  LOVE  UNCHANGEABLE. 

(Psalm  ciii.) 

O  my  soul,  with  all  thy  powers, 
Bless  the  Lord's  most  holy  name, 

O  my  soul,  till  life's  last  hours, 

Bless  the  Lord,  His  praise  proclaim  ! 

As  the  heaven  the  earth  transcends, 

Over  us  His  care  extends. 

He  with  loving-kindness  crowned  thee, 

Satisfied  thy  mouth  with  good  ; 
From  the  snares  of  death  unbound  thee, 

Eagle-like  thy  youth  renewed  : 
Rich  in  tender  mercy  He, 
Slow  to  wrath,  to  favor  free. 

Far  as  east  and  west  are  parted. 

He  our  sins  hath  severed  thus  ; 
As  a  father,  loving-hearted. 

Spares  his  son,  He  spareth  us. 
For  He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  remembers  whence  we  came. 

Mark  the  field-flower  where  it  groweth 

Frail  and  beautiful ; — anon, 
When  the  south  wind  softly  bloweth. 

Look  again, — the  flower  is  gone  : 
Such  is  man  ;   his  honors  pass 
Like  the  glory  of  the  grass. 


14^  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

From  eternity,  enduring 
To  eternity, — the  Lord, 

Still  His  people's  bliss  ensuring, 
Keeps  His  covenanted  word  ; 

Yea,  with  truth  and  righteousness, 

Children's  children  will  He  bless. 


(70  WHAT  IS  MAN? 

Child  of  the  earth  !    O  lift  thy  glance 
To  yon  bright  firmament's  expanse ; 
The  glories  of  its  realms  explore, 
And  gaze,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ! 

Count  o'er  those  lamps  of  quenchless  light, 
That  sparkle  through  the  shades  of  night  ! 
Behold  them — can  a  mortal  boast 
To  number  that  celestial  host  ? 

Mark  well  each  little  star,  whose  rays 
In  distant  splendor  meet  thy  gaze  ; 
Each  is  a  world  by  Him  sustained, 
Who  from  eternity  hath  reigned. 


What  then  art  thou,  O  child  of  clay 
Amid  creation's  grandeur,  say  ? 
E'en  as  an  insect  on  the  breeze  ; 
E'en  as  a  dew-drop,  lost  in  seas  ! 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 49 

Yet  fear  thou  not  ! — the  sovereign  hand 
Which  spread  the  ocean  and  the  land, 
And  hung  the  rolling  spheres  in  air, 
Hath  e'en  for  thee  a  father's  care. 

Be  thou  at  peace  !    The  all-seeing  eye. 
Pervading  earth,  and  air,  and  sky — 
The  searching  glance  which  none  may  flee, — 
Is  still,  in  mercy,  turned  on  thee. 


(71  IN  SPRING. 

The  springtide  hour  brings  leaf  and  flower 

With  songs  of  life  and  love  ; 
And  many  a  lay  wears  out  the  day 

In  many  a  leafy  grove. 
Bird,  flower,  and  tree  seem  to  agree 

Their  choicest  gifts  to  bring  ; 
But  this  poor  heart  bears  not  its  part  ; 

In  it  there  is  no  spring. 

Lord,  let  Thy  love,  fresh  from  above. 

Soft  as  the  south  wind,  blow  ; 
Call  forth  its  bloom,  wake  its  perfume, 

And  bid  its  spices  flow  ! 
And  when  Thy  voice  makes  earth  rejoice, 

And  the  hills  laugh  and  sing, 
Lord,  make  this  heart  to  bear  its  part 

And  join  the  praise  of  spring. 


150  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

(72  SUBJECTION  TO  GOD. 

O  Thou,  who  hast  at  Thy  command 
The  hearts  of  all  men  in  Thy  hand  ! 
Our  wayward,  erring  hearts  incline 
To  have  no  other  will  but  Thine. 

Our  wishes,  our  desires  control ; 
Mould  every  purpose  of  the  soul  ; 
O'er  all  may  we  victorious  be. 
That  stands  between  ourselves  and  Thee. 

Twice  blest  will  all  our  blessings  be 
When  we  can  look  through  them  to  Thee 
When  each  glad  heart  its  tribute  pays 
Of  love  and  gratitude  and  praise. 

And  while  we  to  Thy  glory  live. 
May  we  to  Thee  all  glory  give. 
Until  at  last  the  summons  come 
That  calls  Thy  willing  servants  home. 


173  THE  PEACE  OF  GOD. 

O  Father,  lift  our  souls  above. 
Till  we  find  rest  in  Thy  dear  love. 
And  still  that  peace  divine  impart 
Which  sanctifies  the  inmost  heart. 
And  makes  each  morn  and  setting  sun 
But  bring  us  nearer  to  Thy  throne. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  I5I 

Help  US  with  man  in  peace  to  live, 

Our  brother's  wrong  in  love  forgive, 

And  day  and  night  temptation  flee, 

Through  strength  which  comes  alone  from  Thee  I 

Thus  will  our  spirits  find  their  rest. 

In  Thy  deep  peace  forever  blest. 

174  THE  DAILY  MERCIES  OF  GOD. 

My  God,  how  endless  is  Thy  love  ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new, 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 

Gently  distil,  like  early  dew. 

Thou  spreadst  the  curtains  of  the  night. 
Great  guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ! 

Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light. 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

I  yield  my  powers  to  Thy  command  ; 

To  Thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  Thy  hand 

Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

175  SELF-DEDICATION. 

Forth  in  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  I  go, 

My  daily  labor  to  pursue  ; 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know, 

In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 


152  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assigned, 
O  let  me  cheerfully  fulfil  ; 

In  all  my  works  Thy  presence  find, 
And  prove  Thine  acceptable  will. 

Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 
Whose  eyes  mine  inmost  spirit  see 

And  labor  on  at  Thy  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee, 


176  LIGHT   FOR   ALL. 

The  light  pours  down  from  heaven 
And  enters  where  it  may  ; 

The  eyes  of  all  earth's  children 
Are  cheered  with  one  bright  day. 

So  let  the  mind's  true  sunshine 
Be  spread  o'er  earth  as  free, 

And  fill  men's  waiting  spirits 
As  the  waters  fill  the  sea. 

The  soul  can  shed  a  glory 
On  every  work  well  done, 

As  even  things  most  lowly 
Are  radiant  in  the  sun. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  I53 

Then  let  each  human  spirit 

Enjoy  the  vision  bright  : 
The  Truth  which  comes  from  heaven 

Shall  spread  like  heaven's  own  light, 

Till  earth  becomes  God's  temple  ; 

And  every  human  heart 
Shall  join  in  one  great  service, 

Each  happy  in  his  part. 


177  THE  HALLOWED  DAY. 

This  is  the  day  of  Light  ! 

Let  there  be  light  to-day  ; 
O  dayspring,  rise  upon  our  night. 

And  chase  its  gloom  away  ! 

This  is  the  day  of  Rest ! 

Our  failing  strength  renew  ; 
On  aching  heart  and  troubled  breast 

Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

This  is  the  day  of  Peace  ! 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill  ; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 

The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 


154  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

This  is  the  day  of  Prayer  ! 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near  ; 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there, 

Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 


178  SABBATH  PRAYER. 

With  grateful  heart  I  greet  again 

This  holy  day  of  rest, 
To  chant  \\dthin  Thy  holy  fane. 

And  bow  at  Thy  behest. 

On  Thee,  O  God  !  my  hopes  rely  ; 

Thy  name  be  ever  praised  ; 
Vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify 

These  strains  devoutly  raised. 

O  banish  hence,  far  from  my  mind, 
All  evil  thoughts  away  ; 

And  grant  my  soul  may  favor  find, 
On  this.  Thy  holy  day. 

And  at  the  altar  as  I  bend 
To  supplicate  Thy  care, 

In  mercy,  Lord  !  Thy  blessing  send 
Upon  my  humble  prayer. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  I55 

(79    THE  MEMORY  OF  THE  RIGHTEOUS. 

Earth's  transitory  things  decay, 
Its  pomps,  its  pleasures  pass  away  ; 
But  the  sweet  memory  of  the  good 
Survives  in  the  vicissitude. 


As  'midst  the  ever-rolling  sea 
The  eternal  isles  established  be, 
'Gainst  which  the  surges  of  the  main 
Fret,  dash,  and  break  themselves  in  vain 


As  in  the  heavens  the  urns  divine 

Of  golden  light  forever  shine  ; 

Though  clouds  may  darken,  storms  may  rage, 

They  still  shine  on  from  age  to  age  : 


So,  through  the  ocean-tide  of  years, 
The  memory  of  the  just  appears  ; 
So  through  the  tempest  and  the  gloom 
The  good  man's  virtues  light  the  tomb. 


Happy  the  righteous  !  come  what  may. 
Though  heaven  dissolve  and  earth  decay 
Happy  the  righteous  man  !  for  he 
Belongs  to  immortality. 


156  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

180  PRAYER  ACCEPTED. 

How  purely  true,  how  deeply  warm, 

The  inly-breathed  appeal  may  be. 
Though  adoration  wears  no  form. 

In  upraised  hand  or  bended  knee  ! 
One  spirit  fills  all  boundless  space, — 

No  limit  to  the  vv^hen  and  where  ; 
And  little  recks  the  time  or  place 

That  leads  the  soul  to  praise  and  prayer. 


Father  above.  Almighty  one, 

Creator,  is  that  worship  vain 
That  hails  each  mountain  as  Thy  throne 

And  finds  a  universal  fane  ? 
When  shining  stars  or  spangled  sod 

Call  forth  devotion,  who  shall  dare 
To  blame  or  tell  me  that  a  God 

V/ill  never  deign  to  hear  such  prayer  ? 


O  God  !  how  beautiful  the  thought, 

How  merciful  the  bless'd  decree. 
That  grace  can  e'er  be  found  when  sought, 

And  nought  shut  out  the  soul  from  Thee  ! 
The  cell  may  cramp,  the  fetters  gall. 

The  fiame  may  scorch,  the  rack  may  tear, 
But  torture-stake  and  prison-wall 

Can  be  endured  with  faith  and  prayer. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  I57 

In  desert  wilds,  in  midnight  gloom, 

In  grateful  joy,  in  trying  pain. 
In  laughing  youth,  or  night  the  tomb — 

0  when  is  prayer  unheard  or  vain  ? 
The  Infinite,  the  King  of  kings, 

Will  never  heed  the  when  and  where  ; 
He  '11  ne'er  reject  the  heart  that  brings 
The  offering  of  fervent  prayer. 

181  ULTIMATE  TRUTH. 

In  the  bitter  waves  of  woe, 
Beaten  and  tossed  about 
By  the  sullen  winds  that  blow 
From  the  desolate  shores  of  doubt ; 

When  the  anchors  that  faith  had  cast 
Are  dragging  in  the  gale, 

1  am  quietly  holding  fast 

To  the  things  that  cannot  fail  ; 

I  know  that  right  is  right  ; 
That  it  is  not  good  to  lie  ; 
That  love  is  better  than  spite, 
And  a  neighbor  than  a  spy  ; 

I  know  that  passion  needs 
The  leash  of  a  sober  mind  ; 
I  know  that  generous  deeds 
Some  sure  reward  will  find  : 


158  HYMNS     AND    ANTHEMS. 

That  the  rulers  must  obey  ; 
That  the  givers  shall  increase  ; 
That  duty  lights  the  way 
For  the  beautiful  feet  of  Peace  ; 

In  the  darkest  night  of  the  year, 
When  the  stars  have  all  gone  out, 
That  courage  is  better  than  fear, 
That  faith  is  truer  than  doubt  ; . 

And  fierce  though  the  fiends  may  fight. 
And  long  though  the  angels  hide, 
I  know  that  truth  and  right 
Have  the  universe  on  their  side  ; 

And  that  somewhere  beyond  the  stars 
Is  a  love  that  is  better  than  fate  ; 
When  the  night  unlocks  her  bars 
I  shall  see  Him,  and  I  will  wait. 


ANTHEMS. 


159 


ANTHEMS. 


I  Psalm  cxxi. 

1  lift  mine  eyes  unto  the  mountains  ;   whence  com- 

eth  my  help  ? 

My  help  cometh  from  God  who  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  stumble  ;  thy  Guar- 
dian does  not  slumber. 

Behold  the  Guardian  of  Israel  doth  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  will  preserve  thee  when  thou  goest  out 
and  when  thou  comest  in,  from  this  time  and 
forever. 

2  Psalm  cxxii. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me  :  We  will  go  up 

unto  the  house  of  the  Lord  ; 
For  thither  the  tribes  go  up  to  give  thanks  unto  the 

Lord. 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls  and  prosperity  within  thy 

palaces. 

i6r 


l62  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS, 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sake  will  I  say  : 

Peace  be  within  thee  ! 
For  the  sake  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God,  will 

I  seek  thy  good. 


Behold,  now  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord  that  by  night  stand  in  His  house. 

Lift  up  your  hand  in  the  sanctuary  and  praise  the 
Lord. 

He  that  made  heaven  and  earth  give  thee  blessing 
out  of  Zion,  Hallelujah  ! 


4  Psalm  xvi  :  8,  9,  ii. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  my  eyes  ;  be- 
cause he  is  at  my  right  hand  I  shall  not  be 
moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad  and  my  soul  rejoiceth 
and  I  rest  in  safety. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life  ;  in  Thy  pres- 
ence is  fulness  of  joy  ;  at  Thy  right  hand  there 
are  pleasures  for  evermore. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 63 

5  Isaiah  1  :   lo. 

Who  is  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord  ;  that 
obeyeth  the  voice  of  His  servant  ? 

Though  he  walk  in  darkness  and  have  no  light, 
let  him  trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  and  stay 
upon  his  God. 


Isaiah  Ixx  :  7. 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of 

him  that  bringeth  good  tidings, 
That  publisheth  peace,  that  proclaimeth  salvation, 

That  saith  to  Zion  :  Behold,  Thy  God  reigneth  ! 


6  Psalm  xxvii :   i,  11,  13,  14. 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation,  whom  shall 

I  fear  ? 
The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life,  of  whom  shall 

I  be  afraid  ? 
Teach  me  Thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  a 

plain  path  ! 
I  had  fainted  unless    I  had  believed  to  see   the 

goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 
Wait  on  the  Lord,  be  strong,  and  let  thine  heart 

take  courage  ;  yea,  wait  thou  on  the  Lord. 


164  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

7  Psalm  Ixxxvi. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,    O  Lord,  and  answer  me ; 

save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 
Be  merciful  to  me,   O  Lord,  for  unto  Thee  do  I 

cry  all  day  long. 
For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good  and  ready  to  forgive,  and 

plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  on 

Thee, 
will  praise  Thee  with  my  whole  heart,  and  I  will 

glorify  Thy  name  for  evermore. 

8 

O  God  of  Hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 

How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  Thou,  enthroned  in  glory,  showedst 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face  ! 
My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  Thy  blest  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 

For  Thee,  the  living  God. 


Ye  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that  I  gave  to  your 
fathers  : 

His  mercy  endureth  forever  ! 

And  ye  shall  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be  your  God. 

I  will  multiply  the  fruit  of  the  tree  and  the  in- 
crease of  the  field. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  165 

And  the  desolate  land  shall  be  tilled,  whereas  it 
lay  desolate  in  the  sight  of  all  that  passed  by. 
And  they  shall  say  : 
This  land  that  was  waste  has  become  like  the  gar- 
den of  Eden. 

Give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

10 

Give  ear  unto  me,  Lord,  I  beseech  Thee, 
For  I  have  walked  in  Thy  commandments  ; 
Let  me  be  judged  with  righteous  judgment  ; 
O  let  my  sentence  come  from  Thy  presence  ; 

0  hold  Thou  me  up  ;  guide   me   in  the   path  of 

Thy  commandments. 

1  am  Thy  servant  ;  teach  me  Thy  statutes  ; 

Hold  up  my  goings  in  all  Thy  paths,  so  that  my 
footsteps  may  not  be  moved. 

1 1  Psalm  cxxx  :   1-4. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  ; 
hear  my  voice. 

O  let  Thine  ear  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint. 

If  Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  amiss,  who  may  abide  it  ? 

But  there  is  mercy  with  Thee,  therefore  shalt  Thou 
be  trusted. 


1 66  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

1 2  Psahn  cxxiii :   i,  2. 

Unto  Thee  will  I  lift  up  mine  eyes,  O  Thou  who 

art  enthroned  in  the  heavens  I 
Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 

of  their  master  ; 
As  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  look  unto  the  hand  of  her 

mistress. 
So  our  eyes  look  unto  the  Lord  our  God  until  He 

have  mercy  on  us. 


13  Psalm  XXX  :  i,  5,  12. 

I  will  extol  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  hast  raised  me 

up  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over 

me. 
I  cried  unto  Thee  and  Thou  hast  healed  me,  that  I 

should  not  go  down  to  the  grave. 
Sing  praise  unto  the  Lord,  give  thanks  unto  His 

holy  name. 
For  His  anger  is  but  for  a  moment,  His  favor  is  for 

life. 
Weeping  may  tarry  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh  in 

the  morning. 
O  Lord  my  God  !  I  will  give  thanks  to  Thee  for 

ever. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 67 

14  Psahn  cxxx  :  5,  6,  7. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait  for  the  Lord, 

and  in  His  word  do  I  hope. 
My  soul  looketh  for  the  Lord  more  than  watchmen 

look  for  the  morning. 
O  Israel  !  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  Him  there  is 

mercy  and  plenteous  redemption. 
Wait  upon  the  Lord  ! 


1 5  Isaiah  xl :  1-5. 

Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye,  my   people  !    saith   your 

God. 
Speak  ye  to  the  heart  of  Jerusalem  and  cry  unto 

her  :  that  her  servitude  is  finished  ;  that  her 

sin  is  pardoned  ; 
She  has  received  at  the  Lord's  hand  double  for  all 

her  sins. 
The  voice  of  one  that  crieth  :  Prepare  ye  in  the 

wilderness  the  way  of  the  Lord  ; 
Make  straight  in  the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God  ; 
Every  valley  shall  be  exalted  and  every  mountain 

and  hill  shall  be  made  low  ; 
And  the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight  and  the 

rough  places  plain  ; 
And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all 

flesh  shall  see  it  together, 
For  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 


1 68  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

(6  Isaiah  xi :   27-31. 

Why  sayest  thou,  O  Jacob,  and  speakest,  O  Israel, 

My  way  is  hid  from  the  Lord  and  my  judgment 

is  passed  away  from  my  God  ? 
Hast  thou  not  known  ?  hast  thou  not  heard  ?  the 

everlasting  God,  the  Creator  of  the  ends  of  the 

earth  fainteth  not,  neither  is  He  weary. 
There  is  no  searching  for  His  understanding. 
He  giveth  power  to  the  faint  ;  and  to  him  that  hath 

no  might  He  increases  strength. 
Even  though  youths  shall  faint  and  be  weary  and 

the  young  men  shall  utterly  fail  ; 
Yet  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew  their 

strength  ; 
They  shall  mount  up  with  wings  as  eagles  ;  they 
shall  walk  and  not  faint  ;  they  shall  run  and  not  be 

weary. 


17  Isaiah  xii. 

And  in  that  day  thou  shalt  say  :  I  will  give  thanks 

unto  Thee  ; 
Thou  wast  wroth  with  me — Thine  anger  is  turned 

away  and  Thou  comfortest  me. 
The  Lord  God  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  He  is 

become  my  salvation  ; 
Therefore  with  joy  shall  ye  draw  water  out  of  the 

wells  of  salvation. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 69 

Sing  unto    the    Lord,  for  He    has  done   excellent 
things  ;  let  this  be  known  in  all  the  earth  ! 
Hallelujah  ! 


18  Psalm  cv  :  3-6. 

Glory  ye  in  His  holy  name  ;  let  the  heart  of  them 

rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 
Seek  ye  the  Lord  and  His  strength,  seek  His  face 

for  evermore. 
Remember  His  marvellous  works  that  He  has  done, 

His  wonders  and  the  judgments  of  His  mouth. 


J9  Psalm  Ixxxv  :  8-12. 

I  will  hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  speaketh  ;  for  He 

will  speak  peace  unto  His  people  ;  but  let  them 

not  turn  again  to  folly. 
Surely,  His  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  Him, 

that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 
Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  ;  righteousness 

and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 
Truth  springeth  out  of  the  earth  and  righteousness 

looks  down  from  heaven. 
Yea,  the  Lord  will  give  that  which  is  good,  and  our 

land  shall  yield  her  increase. 


170  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

20  Psalm  cxxxiii :   i,  3,  4, 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  breth- 
ren to  dwell  together  in  unity  ! 

Like  the  dew  of  Hermon  that  cometh  down  upon 
the  mountain  of  Zion. 

For  there  the  Lord  commandeth  His  blessings,  even 
life  for  evermore. 

2  I  Psalm  xlii. 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-brooks,  even  so 

panteth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 
My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God  : 

when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  Him  ? 
My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while 

they  continually  say  unto   me  :    where  is  thy 

God? 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  v/hy  art 

thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 
Hope  thou  in  God,  for  I  shall  yet  praise  Him  who 

is  my  salvation  and  my  help. 

22  Psalm  Ixxi  :   i,  9,  17,  18. 

In  Thee,  O  God,  do  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never 

be  ashamed. 
Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age  ;  forsake  me 

not  when  my  strength  faileth. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  I 'J  I 

O  God,  be  not  far  from  me.  Thou  hast  taught  me 
from  my  youth,  and  hitherto  have  I  declared 
Thy  wondrous  works. 

Yea,  even  when  I  am  old  and  gray-headed  forsake 
me  not,  O  God,  until  I  have  declared  Thy 
power  unto  the  next  generation.  Thy  might  to 
those  coming  after  me. 


23  Psalm  cxliii  :   2,  8. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  for  in 
Thy  sight  shail  no  man  living  be  justified. 

Cause  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  should  walk, 
for  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  Thee. 


24  Psalm  civ. 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works  !  in  wisdom 
hast  Thou  made  them  all  ;  the  earth  is  full  of 
Thy  riches. 

Thou  waterest  the  hills  from  above  ;  the  earth  is 
filled  with  the  fruit  of  Thy  works. 

Thou  bringest  forth  grass  for  the  cattle,  and  green 
herb  for  the  service  of  men. 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works  !  Thou  re- 
newest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

Thy  glory  shall  endure  forever  ;  the  Lord  will  re- 
joice in  His  works. 


172  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

25  Psalm  cxviii :   14,  15,  24. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  song,  and  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  joy  and  help  is  in  the  dwellings  of  the 
righteous. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things 
to  pass. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  ;  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 


26  Exodus  XV  :  13,  18. 

Thou  in  Thy  mercy  hast   led  forth   Thy  people 

which  Thou  hast  redeemed  ; 
Thou  hast  guided  them  in  Thy  strength  unto  Thy 

holy  habitation. 
The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 


27  Isaiah  Ix  :  i,  2,  10,  13. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  :  The  heaven  is  my  throne 

and  the  earth  is  my  footstool  ; 
What  manner  of  house  will  ye  build  unto  me  and 

what  place  shall  be  my  rest  ? 
For  all  things  mine  hand  made  and  all  things  come 

to  pass  through  me  : 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 73 

Yet  will  I  look  to  this  man,  even  to  him  that  is  poor 
and  of  a  contrite  spirit  and  that  trembleth  at 
my  word. 

Rejoice  ye  with  Jerusalem,  and  be  glad  for  her  all 
ye  that  love  her  ;  sing  for  joy  all  ye  that  mourn 
for  her. 

As  one  whom  his  mother  comforteth,  so  will  I  com- 
fort you  and  ye  shall  be  comforted  in  Jeru- 
salem. 

28  Jeremiah  iii  :  21,  23. 

A  voice  is  heard  upon  the  barren  heights,  the  weep- 
ings and  the  supplications  of  the  children  of 
Israel  ; 

For  that  they  have  perverted  their  way,  they  have 
forgotten  the  Lord  their  God. 

Return,  ye  backsliding  children,  I  will  heal  your 
backslidings. 

Behold,  we  are  come  unto  Thee,  for  Thou  art  the 
Lord  our  God  :  truly,  in  the  Lord  our  God  is 
the  help  of  Israel. 


29  Jeremiah  iv  :   i,  2. 

If  thou  wilt   return,  O  Israel,  saith  the  Lord,  unto 

Me  shalt  thou  return  ; 
And  if  thou  wilt  put  away  thy  sins  out  of  My  sight, 

then  shalt  thou  not  be  removed. 


174  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

But  thou  shalt  swear  :  As  the  Lord  liveth,  in  truth, 
in  judgment,  and  in  righteousness  ; 

And  the  nations  shall  bless  themselves  in  Him,  and 
in  Him  shall  they  glory. 

30 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord  and  He  shall  sus- 
tain thee  ;  He  never  will  suffer  the  righteous 
to  fall  ;  He  is  at  thy  right  hand. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  is  great  and  far  above  the 
heavens.  Let  none  be  made  ashamed  that 
wait  upon  Thee. 

31  Isaiah  liv  :  lo. 

For  the  mountains  shall  depart  and  the  hills  be  re- 
moved. 

But  My  kindness  shall  not  depart  from  thee,  neither 
shall  the  covenant  of  My  peace  be  removed. 

32  Psalm  vi  :  4,  9. 

Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul  ;    O,  save 

me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I  am  weak  and  my  soul  is  sore  troubled  !  Hov/ 

long  wilt  Thou  chastise  me  ! 
The  Lord  hath  heard  my  petition  ;  He  will  receive 

my  prayer. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  IJS 

33  xxxiii :   i,  20,  22. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous,    for  it  be- 

cometh  well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 
Our  soul  hath  patiently  waited  for  the  Lord  ;  He  is 

our  help  and  our  shield. 
Our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Him,  for  we  have  trusted 

in  His  holy  name. 
Let  Thy  merciful  kindness  be  upon  us,  like  as  we 

do  put  our  trust  in  Thee. 

34"  I-  Chron.  xxxix  :   11. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  ma- 
jesty, 

For  all  that  is  in  the  heaven  and  the  earth  is  Thine. 

Thine  is  the  kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  Thou  art  ex- 
alted as  head  over  all. 

35  Psalm  xxii :  22,  24,  27,  28. 

I  will  declare  Thy  name  unto  my  brethren,  in  the 

midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  Thee. 
Ye  that  fear  the  Lord  praise  Him,  all  ye  children 

of  Jacob  glorify  Him. ; 
For  he  has  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 

of  the  afflicted,  neither  has  He  hid  His  face 

from  him. 


176  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

But  when  he  cried  unto  Him,  He  heard  him. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 

unto  the  Lord,  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the 

nations  shall  worship  Thee. 
For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  He  governeth 

all  nations. 

36 

Great  is  the  Lord  and  greatly  to  be  praised  in  the 
city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holi- 
ness. 

We  have  thought  of  Thy  loving-kindness  in  the 
midst  of  Thy  temple. 

According  to  Thy  name,  so  is  Thy  praise  unto  the 
ends  of  the  earth. 

37 

O    be  joyful,  sing,  and  rejoice  before  the  Lord  ; 

give  thanks  unto  Him  that  reigneth  forever. 
For  His  mercy  reacheth  unto  the  heavens,  and  His 

faithfulness  unto  the  clouds. 
It  is  Thou,  Lord,  that  commandest  the  waters  and 

that  rulest  the  sea  ;    O  let  not  my  foes  triumph 

over  me. 
Blessed  be  God  in  all  the  places  of  His  dominion  ; 

He  is  good  and  gracious,  showing  mercy  unto 

them  that  call  on  His  holy  name. 
His  excellent  majesty  shall  last  for  ever  and  ever. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 77 

38 

Incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  O  Lord  ;  make  haste  to 

deliver  me  ; 
O  save  me  for  Thy  mercies'  sake.     Amen  ! 


39  Isaiah  Iv  :  6,  7. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  Him  while  He  is  near. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way  and  the  unrighteous 
man  his  thoughts  ;  and  let  him  return  unto  the 
Lord,  and  He  will  have  mercy  upon  him  ;  and 
to  our  God,  for  He  will  abundantly  pardon. 


40 


O  Lord,  most  merciful  !  we  adore  Thee  ;  hear  our 
prayer  ! 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  in  Thy  great  mercy  towards  us 
draw  nigh  ! 

Hide  Thy  face  from  our  sins  ;  blot  out  all  our  in- 
iquities ; 

Grant  us  mercy  ;  give  us  Thy  peace  forever  ! 

Hear,  we  implore  Thee,  and  save  us  ;  in  Thy  great 
mercy  towards  us  draw  nigh  and  hear  us  ! 


178  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

41 

The  heavens  are  telling  the  glory  of  God  ;  the  won- 
der of  His  Avork  displays  the  firmament. 

Day  speaks  to  day,  night  giveth  knowledge  to  the 
following  night. 

In  all  the  lands  resounds  the  word,  never  unper- 
ceived,  ever  understood. 


42  EVENING  PRAYER. 

Here  as  the  night  is  falling, 
Stars  from  the  shadows  calling, 
Lord,  to  Thy  shelter  flying 

Raise  we  an  evening  prayer. 
Only  on  Thee  relying, 

Make  us  this  night  Thy  care. 

While  all  unconscious  sleeping. 
Have  us,  O  have  us  in  Thy  keeping  ! 
Father,  graciously  hear  us, 

Kindly  our  strength  renew. 
Thus  for  the  morrov/  prepare  us, 

O  Lord,  prepare  us,  Thy  will  to  do. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Abide  in  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  in  Thee 

Harriet  B,  Stowe. 
Abide  not  in  the  realm  of  dreams  . 

W.  H.  Burleigh. 
Again,  as  evening  shadows  fall 

Sainuel  LongfelloTv. 
Alas  for  him  who  never  sees  . 

John  G.   Whittier. 
All  as  God  wills,  who  wisely  heeds 

John  G.   Whittier. 
All-seeing  God  !  't  is  Thine  to  know 

Walter  Scott. 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  God,  or  ere 
M.  I.  B. 
Angels  holy,  high  and  lowly  . 

John  Stttart  Blackie. 
As  darker,  darker,  fall  around 

Anon, 
ks,  earth's  pageant  passes  by  . 

Beaumont. 
As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 

Ps.  xlii.      Tr.  Tate  and  Brady. 
Awake,  my  soul  !  awake,  my  tongue  !    . 
Anon. 


139 

58 

117 

136 

41 

62 

113 
II 

115 
60 
16 

1 10 


179 


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HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 


Be  still  !  be  still  !  for  all  around    .....         6 

Anon. 

Between  the  past  and  future  year  .....       go 

Penina  Moses. 


Child  of  the  earth,  O  lift  thy  glance       ....     148 

Felicia  Hemans. 
Clay  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust  !.....     137 

Anon. 
Come,  let  us  sound  her  praise  abroad     ....       63 

David  T.  K.  Drzwimond. 
Come,  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  God  .....       49 

John  Morrison. 
Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking     ....      109 

Anon. 
Come,  O  Sabba.th-day,  and  bring  .....       74 

Giistav  Gottheil. 
Cometh  sunshine  after  rain    ......       25 

Paul  Gerhard,  tr. 
Courage,  brother,  do  not  stumble  .....       31 

Norman  Macleod. 

Day  by  day  the  manna  fell     ......     106 

Josiah  Conder. 

Early  will  I  seek  Thee  .......         i 

Sol.  Ibn  Gabirol  {iith  Cejtt.).      Tr.  Gustav  Gottheil. 
Earth's  transitory  things  decay       .....     155 

John  Bowring. 
Ere  to  the  world  again  we  go  .         .         .         .         .     141 

Anon. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  lOI 

Eternal  Ruler  of  the  ceaseless  round       ....     134 

John  JV.    Chadwick. 
Evening  and  morning    .......        14 

Pa^^l  Gerhard.      Tr.  Richard  Alassey. 

Father,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  Ave  raise       .  .  .      I-{I 

John  E  Her  ton. 
Father,  now  the  day  is  over   .         .         .         .         .          .116 

E.  B. 
Father,  Thou  has  taught  the  way  ....       25 

James  K.  Gutheim. 
Father,  to  Thee  we  look  in  all  our  sorrow      ...       27 

F.  L.  Hosmer. 
Forget  thine  anguish       .         .         .          .         .         .          .131 

Sol.  Ibn  Gabirol.      Tr.  Er/i?na  Lazarus. 
Forth  in  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  I  go  .         .         .          -151 

Charles  Wesley. 
From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit  ....       34 

John  Bo  wring. 

Give  forth  thine  earnest  cry    ......       59 

Anon. 
Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears  ......     125 

Paul  Gerhard.      Tr.  Catharine  Winkworth. 
God  and  Father,  Thou  hast  taught  us     .         .         .         .     142 

Anon. 
God  is  enough  !  Thou  who  in  hope  and  fear  ...       37 

Edwin  Arnold. 
God  is  in  His  holy  temple      ......         8 

Anon. 
God  is  my  strong  salvation     ......       33 

James  Montgomery. 


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HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 


God  is  our  strength  and  refuge  high 

Ps.  xlvi.      Scottish  Version, 
God  of  mercy,  God  of  love     .... 

J  oh:  I  Taylor. 
Grant  me  a  way,  O  Lord,  and  Guardian  mine 

Grant  me,  O  God,  to  Thee  to  fly  . 

Talhaiarn. 
Great  Arbiter  of  human  fate 

Penina  Moses. 
Great  God,  my  joyful  thanks  to  Thee    . 

Simon  Browne. 
Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand    . 
PJdlip  Doddridge. 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say 

Ps.  cxxiv.      Scottish  Vejsion. 
Happy  who  in  early  youth      .... 

James  K.  Gutheim. 
Hath  my  heart  been  vv'avering  long  ? 

Gerhardt  Tersteegen. 
Have  ye  not  seen  ?     Have  ye  not  heard  ? 


Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer 

Anon. 
Here  holy  thoughts  a  light  have  shed     . 

Ralph  Waldo  Emerson,  sel. 
Holy  Sabbath  rest !..... 

James  K.  Gutheim. 
How  blessed  are  they  whose  lives  are  pure     . 
Ps.  cxix.      Scottish  Version. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

How  goodly  is  Thy  house,  O  Lord  ! 

Henry  S,  Jacobs, 
How  happy  is  he  born  or  taught    , 

Henry  IVolton, 
How  lovely  are  Thy  dwellings  fair 
Ps.  Ixxxiv. 
How  precious  are  Thy  thoughts  of  peace 
James  Mo7itgomery, 
How  purely  true,  how  deeply  warm 
Eliza  Cook. 


183 

9 

50 

12 

39 
156 


I  look  to  Thee  in  every  need  .... 

Samuel  Longfelloiv. 
I  rejoiced  when  they  said,  let  us  go  to  God's  house 

Henry  S.  Jacobs. 
I  will  extol  Thee,  O  my  King 

C.  M.  C.     {Charleston  Collection,) 
If  a  mortal  man  might  sing    .... 

John  Sttiart  Blackie,  sel. 
If,  gracious  God  !  in  life's  green  ardent  year 

Pictro  Bomboy  tr. 
In  God,  the  holy,  v/ise,  and  just    . 

Penitta  Moses. 
In  peace  with  all  the  world  we  live 

In  the  bitter  waves  of  woe      .... 

Washington  Gladden. 
In  the  dead  silence  of  the  voiceless  night 

Anon. 
In  the  morning  I  v/ill  raise    .... 
W.  H.  Fumes s. 


24 

72 

146 

37 

47 

15 

99 

157 

119 

III 


184  HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

In  whatsoe'er  my  people  sinned  I  '11  share 

J  eh.  Halevy  {12th  Cent.).      Tr.  Addie  Funk 
Infatuate,  I  tnfled  faith  away         .... 

Moses  ben  Ezj'a  {12th  Cent.).     Tr.  Emma  Lazarus 
Into  the  tomb  of  ages  past     ..... 

Penina  Moses. 
Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour      .... 

Caroline  Oilman. 
It  singeth  low  in  every  heart  .... 

John  W.  Chadwick. 

Led  by  kindlier  hand  than  ours      .... 

Jane  Lewers  Gray. 
Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 

Fs.  Ixxvii.  .2-7.     Tr.  Isaac  Watts. 
Let  Israel  trust  in  God  alone  .... 


Lo,  our  Father's  tender  care  .... 

James  K.  Gutheim. 
Long  in  the  lap  of  childhood  didst  thou  sleep 

Jeh.  Halevy.     Tr.  Emma  Lazarus. 
Lord  !  from  pole  to  pole  rebounding 

Tr.  Addie  Funk. 
Lord  of  all  being  !  throned  afar     . 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes. 
Lord  of  harvest  !  Thee  we  hail 

John  H.  Gurney. 
Lord  of  might  and  Lord  of  glory    . 

John  Stuart  Blackie. 
Lord  !  Thou  hast  been  Thy  people's  rest 

Ps.  xc.     Tr.  J.  Montgome7y. 


145 
89 
20 

132 

128 

104 

65 

34 

46 

87 

39 

100 

19 

92 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Lord  !  Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through 

Isaac  Watts. 
Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring 

Thomas  R.   Taylor. 
Lord,  who  art  merciful  as  well  as  just    . 

From  the  Persian.     Tr.  R.  Sotithey. 
Lord,  who  dost  the  voices  bless 

Thomas  C.   Williams. 
Lord,  who  ordainest  for  mankind  . 

William  Cullen  Bryant. 


Maker  of  all  things  !  God  most  high  !     . 

From  the  Latin.     Tr.  J.  D.  Chambers 
Men,  whose  boast  it  is  that  ye         .         .         . 

James  Russell  Lowell. 
My  days  are  as  the  grass         .... 

Carl  Spencer, 
My  God,  how  endless  is  Thy  love  . 

Isaac  Watts. 


Not  in  the  solitude  .         .         .         .         . 

William  Cullen  Bryant. 
Not  so  in  haste,  my  heart       .         .         .         . 

B.J. 
Now  as  the  parting  hour  is  nigh     . 

Minot  J.  Savage. 
Now  bend  we  low,  and  ask  our  fathers'  God  . 

William  R.  Alger. 
Now  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing 
Tr.  Catharine  Winkworth. 


185 
30 

8 

5 
70 


112 
80 
48 

151 

13 
51 

139 
83 

118 


i86 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 


Now  thank  we  all  our  God    . 

Tr.  Catharine  Winkworth, 
Now  the  dreary  winter  's  over 


O  beautiful,  my  country  !        .  .  . 

F.  L.  Hosjner, 

O  blest  the  souls,  forever  blest 

Anon. 
O  deem  not  that  earth's  crowning  bliss  . 


O  Father,  lift  our  souls  above 

Anon. 
O  Father  !  when  the  softened  heart 

Anon, 
O  holy  Father,  just  and  true  .... 

John  G.  Whittier. 
O  Israel's  God,  I  bring  Thee  now  my  will 

Neander.      Tr.  Catharine  Winkworth 
O  Lord,  my  God,  to  Thee  I  pray  .         .         . 

James  K.  Gutheijn. 
O  Lord,  Thy  children  here  to-day 


O  Lord,  to  whom  the  heart's  desires  lie  bare 

Jeh.  Halevy.      Tr.  Deborah  Kl.-Janowitz. 
O  my  soul,  with  all  thy  powers 

Ps.  ciii.    James  Montgo?nery. 
O  pure  reformers  !  not  in  vain 

John  G.  Whittier. 
O  solemn  thought  ! 


Gnstav  Gottheil. 
O  thou  who  has  at  thy  command    . 

Mrs.  Jos.  Cotterill,  set. 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 
O,  what  is  man,  Omnipotent ! 

Oh,  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still  . 

John  Bowring. 
Once  more  the  daylight  shines  abroad    . 
From  the  German. 
One  and  universal  Father  !    . 

One  God  !  one  Lord  !  one  mighty  King  ! 

Penina  Aloses. 
One  thought  I  have,  my  ample  creed 

F.  L.  Hosjuer. 
Oppression  shall  not  always  reign 
H.    Ware. 

Pour  forth  the  oil — pour  boldly  forth 

Richard  C.  Trench 
Praise,  praise,  to  God  on  High 

Brooke  Herford. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good  . 

Penina  Moses. 
Pray  thou  for  all  who  living  tread 

Victor  Hugo,  tr.  and  sel. 
Pray  when  the  morn  unvaileth 

Penina  Moses. 

Rejoice  with  trembling,  yei  rejoice 

Anon. 
Relentless  and  unswerving  on  its  course 

Deborah  Kleinert-Janowitz. 
Remember  Him,  the  only  One 

Emma  Lazarus. 


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HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 


Scorn  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed     . 

Anon. 
Since  Thou  hast  added  now,  O  God 

George  Wither. 
So  here  hath  been  dawning    .... 

Thomas  Carlyle. 
Soul,  why  art  thou  troubled  so        ,         .         . 

Frojn  the  German.      Tr.  Simms. 
Sow  with  a  generous  hand      .... 

Louise  A.  Proctor. 
Speak  gently  of  the  erring  one 

E.  Fletcher. 
Supreme  and  universal  Light  !        .         .         . 

//.  Moore. 
Sweet  morn  !  from  countless  cups  of  gold 
John  Sterling. 


6i 

107 

108 

98 

133 
60 

58 
108 


Tell  me  not  in  mournful  numbers 

H.   VV.  Longfellow. 
The  breaking  waves  dashed  high  . 

Felicia  Hemans,  sel. 
The  harp  at  nature's  advent  strung 

John  G.   Whittier. 
The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain  . 
WilliajH  Drennan. 
The  light  pours  down  from  heaven 

Ation. 
The  man  in  life  v/here'er  placed    . 

Robert  Burns. 
The  night  is  come  like  to  the  day  . 

Thomas  Brown. 


53 

81 

10 

143 

152 

49 

120 


HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS.  1 09 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high   .         .         .         .         .18 
Joseph  Addison. 

The  springtide  hour  brings  leaf  and  flower     .         .         .     149 
/.  S.  B.  Monsell. 

The  sullen  ice  has  crept  from  many  fields      ...       78 
Fro7n  the  Hebrew.      Tr.  Deborah  Kl.-Jaiioioitz. 

The  week  is  over  and  to-day         .         .         .         .         -73 

The  world  may  change  from  old  to  new         .         .         .138 
Sarah  F.  Adams. 

They  of  great  faith  have  ceased      .         .         .         .         -55 
Hebrew  {loth  Cent.).      Tr,  Gustav  Gottheil. 

This  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee 121 

From  the  German.      Tr.  Sam.  Gilman. 

This  day  behold     ........       76 

Hebrew,  Isaac  Ibn  Giat.  {iith  Cent.).  Tr.Theo.  C.  Williams. 
This  is  the  day  of  light  .         .         .         .         .         .         .153 

John  Ellerton,  sel. 
Thou  Sovereign  Lord  of  all    .         .         .         .         .         .36 

Edwin  Arnold,  alt. 
Thou  who  art  enthroned  above      .         .         .         .         .122 

George  Sands,  sel. 
Three  things  there  are  that  to  my  eyes  ....       16 

Sol.  Ibn  Gabirol.      Tr.  Addie  Funk. 
Thus  shalt  thou  love  the  Almighty  God         ...       29 

Emily    Taylor. 
Thy  faithful  servant,  Lord,  doth  yearn  ....       95 

Sol.  Ibn  Gabirol.      Tr.  Addie  Funk. 
Thy  word,  O  Lord,  like  gentle  dews      ....       68 

From  the  German,      Tr.  Catharine  Winkworth. 


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HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 


To  Thee  above,  all  creatures  gaze 
Majisell. 

To  Thee,  my  God,  whose  presence  fills 
Thomas  Gibbons. 

To  Thee  we  give  ourselves  to-day 

Gzistav  Gottheil. 

To  weary  hearts,  to  mourning  homes 

From  the  Germati.      Tr.   Whit  tier. 

'T  was  like  a  dream  when  by  the  Lord  . 

Fs.  cxxvi.     Scottish    Version. 


Undivided  unity 


Unto  the  house  of  peace  my  spirit  yearns 

Moses  Ben  Ezra.    Tr.  Emma  Lazarus 

Unveil  my  eyes,  that  of  Thy  law    . 

Fs.  cxix,     Scottish  Version. 


Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will 

Benjamin  Beddome. 

We  thank  Thee,  Lord    .... 

Charlotte  E.  Elliot. 

Weep,  weep  for  him,  the  man  of  God   . 

Thomas  Moore. 
When  Samuel  heard  in  still  midnight     . 
Harriet  Martineau. 
When  thou  hast  spent  the  lingering  day 
George  Gascoigne. 
When  up  to  nightly  skies  we  gaze 

John  Sterling. 


76 
28 

94 

124 
72 

105 

144 

66 

26 

lOI 

71 

45 

114 

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HYMNS    AND    ANTHEMS. 

Who  is  like  Thee,  O  universal  Lord  ?    . 
James  K.  Gutheim, 
Who  is  the  angel  that  cometh  ?      .         .         , 

Louise  A.  Proctor. 
W^ho  is  thy  neighbor  ?  he  whom  thou    . 

William  B.  0.  Peabody. 
With  grateful  heart  I  greet  again  . 

G.  L.  {Charleston  Collection). 
With  joy,  O  Lord,  we  hail  this  day 

Henry  S.  Jacobs. 
Without  haste,  without  rest !         .         .         . 

Goethe.      Tr.  C.  C.  Cox. 
Wouldst  thou  from  sorrow  find  a  sweet  relief  ? 
Carlos  Wilcox. 


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